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“Playa de Levante covers in fact two beaches: Las Arenas and La Patacona. Same conditions in both: generally inconsistent surf, can get very windy (can be kiter-crowded), so currents can be strong and you have got to watch out. Only rarely surfer-crowed.
Best incoming swell is from NE (depressions coming from the Gulf of Lion make the best waves, so this is what you need to check when looking at wave forecasts for the area), offshore winds come from W/NW, period relatively short.
Surf can be really consistent in winter but you can also enjoy more summer-surfing days that you would expect from a med spot - sun block a must. When it gets hard, spot handles up to 8-10 feet so you can really enjoy a good session here - though you need to be lucky as you will find no more than 5-10 big days a season.
Sand bar spot so breaking waves both sides. SUP is funny too when choppy / summer waves. Some bottom rocks but no big hazard. Water is quite clear and better than previous years.”
powrider from SPAIN - 05 Jun 2013
Playa de Levante Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 1.5(1: Playa de Levante is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Playa de Levante is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Valencia. 5: the best break in Valencia). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Playa de Levante can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Playa de Levante, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 5.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Playa de Levante are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Playa de Levante is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Playa de Levante requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Playa de Levante for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Playa de Levante is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Playa de Levante is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Playa de Levante, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Playa de Levante where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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