Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – it's looking pretty quiet out there for the next couple of weeks. We've only got one spot on the radar, and it's not exactly firing.
The main story is a long stretch of small, weak energy with hardly any push. We’re seeing a whole lot of flat, glassy mornings that look pretty but won't get you wet. The combined swell energy is barely ticking over, with most readings in the single digits or low teens (like 5 or 14), which is about as weak as it gets. Even when we do see a tiny bump, the period is usually short, around 4 to 8 seconds, so it's just windswash. The only real action on the table is a slight lift around Thursday, September 10th, but even then it's nothing to write home about.
Our only real option is Playa Poniente (Benidorm). This is a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent and can get busy sometimes. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. The best looking slot is the Thursday morning of the 10th. We get a clean, glassy start with a tiny 2ft swell sneaking in from the NE with an 8-second period. The combined energy hits 77 – still moderate, but it’s the most we’ll see. It's surfable but very ordinary. If you're desperate for a splash, that's your window. The Thursday afternoon gets chopped up by a southerly wind, so try to get out early.
For the rest of the run, from the 5th right through to the 20th of September, there’s nothing that even qualifies as a secondary option. It's mostly poor surf conditions with onshore breezes ruining what little bump there is. We're looking at a long, flat gap here. The third week shows a slight increase in swell height from the east around the 16th-18th, hitting 3ft with a 6-7 second period and moderate energy up to 76, but it's coupled with cross-onshore winds that'll make it choppy and messy. Not worth chasing.
Stay patient. It tends not to stay this poor for long around here, but for now, hang up the board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 110 | 57 | 23 | 23 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:33PM0.13m | 8:28PM0.14m | 9:40PM0.14m | 11:09PM0.13m | 00:28AM0.13m | 1:38AM0.12m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36AM0.03m | 6:42AM0.02m | 7:37AM0.01m | 8:22AM0.01m | 9:01AM0.01m | 9:34AM0.01m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | 8:27 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | S 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 110 | 57 | 23 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | 19 | 14 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 554 | 556 | 566 | 554 | 554 | 556 | 555 | 555 | 559 | 555 | 556 | 598 | 557 | 554 | 584 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 41 |
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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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