
Surf Forecasts:
Fuengirola surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 5s period, E swell with 2 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fuengirola this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fuengirola in the next 16 days are 0.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fuengirola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out the waves for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking grim. We’ve got a long, dry spell stretching from now until the 20th of August. There’s just nothing doing. The sea is flat, glassy, or showing a tiny bump of windswell that’s not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 75°, nothing unusual there.
For the first week, from the 8th right through the 20th, we’re staring at a whole lot of zeros and “poor surf conditions” in the forecast. You’ll see a few mornings with glassy conditions and no wind, but there’s zero swell to go with it. A couple of afternoons show a little breeze, but it’s cross-onshore and only stirring up wind ripples. Honestly, if you’re itching to get wet, this stretch is more for a swim than a surf.
Now, around the 21st of August, the ocean starts to remember it’s supposed to have waves. We get a tiny pulse of weak energy (16) from the east on Friday morning, with a 0.5 ft swell and a 6-second period. The wind is glassy, which is nice, but that swell is barely a ripple. Friday afternoon sees a bit more size – 3 ft from the east, period up to 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 100 (moderate). But the wind swings cross-onshore from the ENE, which will mess up the surface. It’s still “poor surf conditions” according to the numbers, so don’t get your hopes up.
The 22nd and 23rd of August look similar: small east swells, mostly in the 2 ft to 2 ft range, with periods between 6 and 7 seconds. The winds are a mix of cross and cross-onshore, keeping things choppy. Energy levels drop back to weak (15-61). There’s no standout here, no hidden gem.
If I had to pick a moment to maybe, just maybe, wet a line, it’d be the morning of the 21st of August. That’s the only time we get a glassy surface with a hint of swell (2 ft from the east), but don’t expect any power. For a beginner, it’s safe, but for anyone else, it’s a frustrating session.
The guide points to Fuengirola as the spot, and it’s a beginner-friendly beach break that’s fairly consistent, but it’s not delivering this time. The crowds are “sometimes” around, but with this lack of surf, there won’t be anyone out.
So, bottom line: we’re looking at a 12-day flat spell before a pathetic little bump on the 21st. It’s not a good run. Sometimes it’s just like that, and the forecasts can change, but right now, don’t plan your week around it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 12:08PM0.46m | 00:11AM0.52m | 1:27PM0.50m | 1:25AM0.56m | 2:26PM0.55m | 2:23AM0.60m | 3:15PM0.59m | 3:13AM0.64m | 3:58PM0.63m | 3:59AM0.66m | 4:37PM0.65m | 4:41AM0.66m | 5:15PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.24m | 6:58AM0.12m | 7:18PM0.21m | 8:01AM0.07m | 8:20PM0.16m | 8:53AM0.03m | 9:11PM0.12m | 9:38AM-0.00m | 9:56PM0.09m | 10:19AM-0.02m | 10:38PM0.07m | 10:58AM-0.01m | 11:18PM0.06m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 4 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | W 7 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 523 | 763 | 354 | 342 | 149 | 106 | 387 | 763 | 342 | 342 | 106 | 302 | 324 | 371 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 764 |
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The above surf forecast table for Fuengirola provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fuengirola can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fuengirola surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fuengirola) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fuengirola may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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