Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with ENE 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, lookin’ at the charts for the next couple weeks.
To be straight with you, buddy, this run’s looking flat. I mean, truly flat. We’ve got a solid stretch ahead where the swell just isn’t showing up. The first real whisper of something surfable doesn’t arrive until Thursday the 10th, so you’re looking at a week of downtime before that. Even then, it’s not much to write home about.
Let’s start with the only spot on the menu: Playa Poniente (Benidorm). This is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the SE. It’s an inconsistent spot even on a good day, so a blank run isn’t unusual here. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
From now through to Wednesday the 9th, don’t bother. We’re talking tiny dribbles, mostly 0.7 ft to 1 ft, with periods of only 4 to 7 seconds. That’s short-period slop, and the combined energy is basically nothing – values of 1 to 6 (weak). Winds are light and glassy or cross-shore through the mornings, which is the only nice thing you can say, but there’s no swell to push.
The first real change comes Wednesday the 9th. The morning sees a little NE bump at 1 ft with a 7-second period and a light offshore breeze – clean, but tiny. Then the afternoon kicks up with a 5 ft ENE swell, 6-second period. That’s not great shape, and the onshore wind at 25 km/h will chop it up. The energy jumps to 145 (moderate), but the quality is poor. It’s more of a windy mess than a surf session.
Thursday the 10th is your best bet. The morning is the standout. You get 2 ft from the ESE with a 6-second period. The combined energy is 67 (still weak but the best of the bunch). The real hero here is the wind – glassy, dead calm. That’ll clean up that little bump perfectly for a longboard or a foamie. It’s small, so fine for beginners, but don’t expect much push. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a south wind picking up.
After that, Friday the 11th morning is glassy again with 3 ft ESE, period 6 seconds, but the energy drops to 39. It’s surfable but very ordinary.
From Saturday the 12th onwards, it’s a slow fade back to flatness. By the 16th and 17th, we’re looking at zeros again. The last couple days of the forecast show 0.3 ft dribble with fresh onshore winds – that’s kite-surfing weather, not paddling.
For the one highlight: Thursday the 10th morning at Playa Poniente. It’s small (2 ft from the ESE), but glassy conditions will make it the cleanest wave of the whole period. It’s not a hero wave, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window. The crowds can show up here sometimes, so you might have company.
Otherwise, put the board away for a bit. This coast is just not delivering.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 |
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 kJ | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:29PM0.12m | 6:55PM0.13m | 7:33PM0.13m | 8:28PM0.14m | 9:40PM0.14m | 11:09PM0.13m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM0.05m | 4:03AM0.04m | 5:36AM0.03m | 6:42AM0.02m | 7:37AM0.01m | 8:22AM0.01m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | 8:30 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 554 | 690 | 752 | 554 | 554 | 636 | 554 | 554 | 557 | 557 | 555 | 556 | 555 | 556 | 556 | 556 | 557 | 584 | 311 |
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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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