Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 25 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Poniente this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Poniente in the next 16 days are 0.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Alright, I’ll level with you – the next 16 days are pretty grim for surf. The only spot that even tries is Playa Poniente (Benidorm), and it’s a real test of patience.
The first week and a half is a total blank. From Saturday 4th July through to Tuesday 14th July morning, the swell is barely a foot, periods are short, and the combined energy is zero to 15 – it’s flat as a pancake. Water temp is normal for the season. That’s a gap of about 10 days with nothing to ride.
Then on Wednesday 15th July morning, we get a tiny pulse: 3ft swell from the ESE, period 7 seconds, energy at 62 – still weak, but the wind goes glassy, so it’s clean. It’s a beginner wave, and the break is inconsistent, so don’t expect much. The afternoon gets cross-shore and messy.
Thursday 16th July is similar: 3ft to 3ft, short period, energy under 100. Not worth it.
The one session that stands out is Friday 17th July morning. Swell hits 5ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 221 – moderate power. Winds are cross-shore at 15 km/h, so it’ll be a little bumpy but rideable. For a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, 5ft is on the high side of fun, but it’s not a monster. Just remember, the spot is inconsistent, so you’ll be sitting and waiting. Water temp is still average.
After that, Saturday 18th July morning goes glassy again but the swell drops to 3ft and weak energy (56). By Sunday 19th, it’s back to 2ft and flat.
Bottom line: if you’re keen, the 17th morning is your only decent shot. Most of the time, the conditions are better for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the small swell and cross-shore wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 29°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 8 | SSE 4 | — | — | NE 6 | SSE 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
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 kJ | 31 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:26AM0.14m | 3:51AM0.13m | 3:58AM0.12m | 11:25PM0.11m | 10:33PM0.11m | 10:20PM0.12m | 10:27PM0.13m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:09PM0.01m | 1:24PM0.02m | 1:40PM0.03m | 1:39PM0.04m | 1:26PM0.05m | 10:02AM0.06m | 8:19AM0.04m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
 | 9:28 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:27 | — | 9:25 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | NE 6 | SSE 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 31 | 9 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 7 | NW 4 | NE 5 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | SSW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 298 | 584 | 379 | 379 | 584 | 554 | 555 | 742 | 169 | 573 | 885 | 169 | 714 | 818 | 554 | 554 | 559 | 374 | 356 | 715 |
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