
- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:
La Placa surfForecast / Valencia / Spain
Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Placa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Placa sea temperature is
19.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Placa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Placa in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Placa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | N 9 | SE 3 | NE 7 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | |
1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:23PM0.09m | 2:06AM0.15m | 6:33PM0.10m | 2:40AM0.16m | 3:08AM0.16m | 3:32AM0.17m | 4:00AM0.16m | 4:26AM0.16m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28AM0.04m | 7:18PM0.09m | 10:02AM0.02m | 7:07PM0.10m | 10:42AM0.01m | 11:26AM-0.00m | 12:14PM-0.01m | 1:05PM-0.01m | 1:59PM-0.00m | ||||||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | |
— | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 3 | NE 7 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 |
14 | 23 | 90 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 21 | 27 | 18 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | SSW 5 | N 9 | NE 5 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | N 7 | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | SE 2 | SSE 4 | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 10 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 372 | 25 | 70 | 349 | 349 | 568 | 743 | 192 | 568 | 571 | 192 | 338 | 594 | 568 | 568 | 587 | 326 | 326 | 326 | 568 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Valencia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the La Placa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Placa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Placa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Placa 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 (La Placa) 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 La Placa 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.
La Placa is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of San Juan de Alicante. If you plan a holiday in Valencia, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Juan de Alicante. San Juan de Alicante has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











