Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, truth be told, we’re looking at a pretty flat spell for Playa Poniente (Benidorm) over the next couple of weeks. There’s a massive gap of solid days with no real surf on offer. The first possible chance to wet a line doesn’t come until Friday the 28th of August, and honestly, even then it’s pretty marginal.
Friday 28th August is the only window that’s even worth a mention. The morning shows a small 3ft SSW swell with a period of 7 seconds, and a moderate combined energy of 103. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, so the face should be clean. It’s the best of a very quiet bunch, but it’s still a beginner-friendly, small day. The afternoon turns glassy with a 2ft S swell, but the energy drops right off to 43. The water is sitting at 83°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.
After that, the rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. From Saturday 29th August right through to Thursday 10th September, the swell barely gets above 2ft, the periods are short, and the combined energy is mostly in the single digits or low double digits. Wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, and the forecast just keeps saying “poor surf conditions.” There’s a few glassy moments on the 5th and 6th of September, but with swells of 1ft to 2ft and negligible energy, it’s a total non-event.
Because this spot is a beach and reef setup, inconsistent, and exposed to the SE, we’re just not getting any proper swell during this period. The only real stand-out is that Friday morning – a small, clean, beginner-friendly wave. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. Otherwise, it’s a long stretch of flatness. For the more experienced crew, there’s nothing here worth chasing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 5 | E 5 | NE 3 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 0 | 198 | 116 | 30 | 97 | 48 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | on | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:55AM0.13m | 1:45AM0.13m | 2:30AM0.13m | 6:51PM0.09m | 6:19PM0.09m | 6:03PM0.10m | 5:10AM0.09m | 6:06PM0.11m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM0.01m | 10:31AM0.02m | 10:53AM0.03m | 9:15PM0.09m | 11:07AM0.04m | 10:44PM0.08m | 11:15AM0.05m | 11:58PM0.07m | 11:14AM0.06m | 1:08AM0.06m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 5 | S 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 5 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 60 | 41 | 30 | 97 | 48 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 6 | E 5 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NE 3 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | NE 2 | ENE 4 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 198 | 116 | 62 | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 15 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 581 | 422 | 0 | 554 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 554 | 319 | 584 | 554 | 554 | 556 | 554 | 554 | 584 | 554 | 554 | 555 | 27 |
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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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