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Playa Finestrat surfForecast / Valencia / Spain
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Playa Finestrat surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Finestrat sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Finestrat this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Finestrat over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Finestrat in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 15th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 15th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Finestrat over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Fri 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 5 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | |
9 | 16 | 109 | 91 | 54 | 46 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 37 | 18 | 25 | 13 | 20 | 203 | 89 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:00AM0.14m | 5:07AM0.13m | 3:53AM0.13m | 2:26AM0.12m | 1:57AM0.12m | 11:46AM0.09m | 1:43AM0.13m | 2:36PM0.09m | 1:43AM0.13m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.03m | 4:32PM0.04m | 5:09PM0.04m | 5:42PM0.05m | 9:21AM0.09m | 6:05PM0.06m | 9:16AM0.07m | 6:27PM0.08m | 9:34AM0.05m | ||||||||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | |
8:58 | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | 9:05 | |
— | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | E 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 |
9 | 6 | 109 | 91 | 54 | 46 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 37 | 18 | — | 13 | 20 | 203 | 89 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 5 |
— | — | — | 24 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 13 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | ENE 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | S 5 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | NE 4 |
1 | 16 | — | 47 | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 44 | — | — | 25 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 555 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 21 | 382 | 556 | 172 | 558 | 603 | 76 | 46 | 46 | 21 | 209 | 400 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
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Information about the Playa Finestrat Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Finestrat provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Finestrat can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Finestrat 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 (Playa Finestrat) 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 Playa Finestrat 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.
Playa Finestrat is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Villajoyosa. If you plan a holiday in Valencia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Villajoyosa. Villajoyosa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












