Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SW swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SSW 7 | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 5 | SW 7 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 | NE 3 | E 4 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 36 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 200 | 38 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:52PM0.13m | 11:05PM0.13m | 00:04AM0.13m | 00:55AM0.13m | 1:45AM0.13m | 2:30AM0.13m | 6:51PM0.09m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45AM0.02m | 9:15AM0.02m | 9:48AM0.01m | 10:10AM0.01m | 10:31AM0.02m | 10:53AM0.03m | 9:15PM0.09m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 | — | E 4 |
4 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 36 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 51 | 38 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NE 4 | — | — | S 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | SSE 3 | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | NE 7 |
1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | NNW 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | SW 5 | S 3 | S 5 | SW 7 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
13 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | 200 | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 598 | 555 | 648 | 747 | 576 | 0 | 660 | 422 | 379 | 554 | 214 | 0 | 557 | 30 | 264 | 557 | 555 | 554 | 582 | 554 |
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Information about the Playa Poniente Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Poniente 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 Poniente is 2 km (1 miles) from Benidorm. If you plan a holiday in Valencia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Benidorm. Benidorm has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











