Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Poniente this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Poniente in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, let's level with each other. I'm staring at the charts for our zone, and it's a tough slog for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, we're in a flat spell that's gonna hang around. The water's sitting at a toasty 81°, which is *way warmer than normal* for this time of year – over four and a half degrees above average. That's the one nice thing I can tell you.
For the next week or so, don't even think about getting wet. Right through to about September 20th, the swell is pathetic – we're talking shin-high at 0.6 ft to 2 ft at best. The wind is all over the map, mostly cross or onshore, and the wave energy is just sad, barely hitting double digits. Even the glassy mornings we see on the 11th, 13th, 14th, and 16th are on flat, non-existent surf. It's a proper dry spell.
Now, around Monday, September 21st, things might finally twitch. Playa Poniente (Benidorm) is the only break we've got a bead on, and it's a beach-and-reef setup that's open to the swell. On the 21st, the afternoon shows a pulse of 3 ft swell coming from the NE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy will hit 155 (moderate energy), so there's finally some oomph. But the wind is light and cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit bumpy.
The real hopeful window is Tuesday morning, September 22nd. The swell drops back to 0.9 ft, but it's a long-period NE groundswell at 11 seconds. The wind is light and cross-shore, with barely a puff of air. That long period from the NE is the magic direction for this spot, so the waves could have some real shape and power, even though they're small. It'll be very clean, but because the swell is so tiny and the break is inconsistent, you'll be waiting around. Crowds are also a possibility here.
Truth is, the whole 16-day window is a fight. There are no true standouts. The best bet for a surf will be Tuesday the 22nd, but keep your expectations real low. For any real wave face, you might be looking at kite-foiling on the afternoon breeze rather than paddling. Forecasts can change, but this one's looking pretty grim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 260 | 60 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:38AM0.12m | 5:57PM0.10m | 5:25PM0.10m | 5:11PM0.10m | 5:02AM0.09m | 5:00PM0.11m | 6:28AM0.08m | 4:57PM0.11m | 5:08PM0.12m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34AM0.01m | 10:01AM0.02m | 9:08PM0.09m | 10:22AM0.04m | 10:18PM0.08m | 10:37AM0.05m | 11:11PM0.06m | 10:39AM0.07m | 00:05AM0.05m | 10:16AM0.08m | 1:02AM0.05m | 2:01AM0.04m | |||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | NE 7 | N 6 | SSE 3 | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | 151 | 60 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | S 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | — | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | 260 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 157 | 0 | 554 | 584 | 554 | 465 | 636 | 379 | 379 | 584 | 214 | 554 | 584 | 554 | 554 | 690 | 708 | 556 | 556 | 556 |
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The above surf forecast table for Playa Poniente provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Poniente can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Poniente 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 Poniente) 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).
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