Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with SW 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 (Aug 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for us.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this stretch ain’t exactly firing. The water is a bath-like 85°F at the start, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit. But the swell? It’s weak, and the energy is low. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is messy. There’s a gap of no real surf to speak of from now all the way through August 29th. That’s a solid stretch of nothing.
Now, if you’re patient, there’s a glimmer on Sunday, August 30th. Playa Poniente (Benidorm) shows a morning window with glassy conditions and a light 2ft swell from the NE. The swell period is 7 seconds, so it’s short-period, weak energy, but it’s clean. The wave comment even says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best we’ve got. It’s a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect set after set. Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that morning is your best bet.
After that, the rest of the run into September stays flat and uninspiring. The wind shifts around, but the swell never builds above 2ft and the energy stays low. Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a bust. Playa Poniente rarely breaks with any real punch, and this forecast confirms it. For kite surfers, the stronger afternoon winds on August 20th (19 mph offshore) might be more interesting than a paddle session.
Keep an eye on the next update—this kind of quiet spell can flip fast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 9 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 34 | 69 | 100 | 125 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:10PM0.10m | 5:48AM0.08m | 7:05PM0.11m | 8:04AM0.07m | 7:06PM0.12m | 7:22PM0.12m | 7:56PM0.12m | 8:45PM0.13m | 9:52PM0.13m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM0.05m | 1:39AM0.07m | 11:38AM0.06m | 3:19AM0.06m | 9:53AM0.07m | 4:58AM0.05m | 6:21AM0.04m | 7:16AM0.03m | 8:02AM0.03m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 37 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | 62 | 28 | — | 14 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 29 | 20 | 11 | 55 | 69 | 100 | 125 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 356 | 584 | 591 | 554 | 712 | 337 | 728 | 753 | 554 | 554 | 556 | 374 | 27 | 556 | 0 | 264 | 565 | 356 | 374 | 634 | 554 |
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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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