Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 285 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Poniente in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 (Sep 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for our little patch of coast.
Honestly, mate, it’s a grim picture for the next two and a half weeks. We’re staring down the barrel of a long flat spell, with barely a ripple to get excited about. There’s no surf on offer right now, and the first real sign of any life doesn't show up until Thursday the 10th of September. Even then, it’s a struggle.
Let’s break it down. The first solid mention of any swell comes on Thursday the 10th of September, at Playa Poniente (Benidorm). We’ve got a modest NE swell pushing in at 4 ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (152), but the kicker is the morning wind: NNE at 12 mph, blowing cross-offshore, leaving the surf clean. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets. With that 4 ft height, it’s manageable for a beginner, but the inconsistency will test your patience. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
After Thursday morning, it quickly falls away again. The rest of the period through to the 22nd of September is mostly tiny dribble – we’re talking 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with poor surf conditions and weak energy readings, mostly in the single or low double digits. There’s a brief pulse on Sunday the 20th of September with a 2 ft ESE swell, but it’s chopped up by a moderate cross-onshore wind. Not worth paddling out for.
So, the only true standout – and I’m using that word loosely – is the Thursday the 10th of September morning session at Playa Poniente. It’s the best on offer by a long shot. Clean conditions, a bit of push, and the NE swell direction is a decent match for the spot’s optimum from the SE. It’s not going to be epic, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window.
After that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. Gaps of days and days with no recommendations. The flat spell is real. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most of those afternoons.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 |
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 kJ | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 285 | 151 | 45 | 20 | 34 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 17 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:28PM0.14m | 9:40PM0.14m | 11:09PM0.13m | 00:28AM0.13m | 1:38AM0.12m | 5:57PM0.10m | 5:25PM0.10m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37AM0.01m | 8:22AM0.01m | 9:01AM0.01m | 9:34AM0.01m | 10:01AM0.02m | 9:08PM0.09m | 10:22AM0.04m | 10:18PM0.08m | |||||||||||
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 | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | NE 8 | SW 6 | NE 8 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 173 | 1 | 45 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | — | NNE 5 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 5 | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 50 | 285 | 151 | 21 | — | 34 | 25 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 555 | 555 | 571 | 554 | 556 | 556 | 585 | 105 | 591 | 0 | 30 | 584 | 30 | 356 | 379 | 422 | 31 | 584 | 337 |
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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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