The right spot near Gibraltar. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of Gibraltar, scored 0–100 for your sport and your ability — with the full 8-day forecast and alerts when your window opens, in the app.
Watersports spots near Gibraltar
14 beaches within 25 km of Gibraltar, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near Gibraltar today?
The best-scoring spot near Gibraltar right now is Playa Alcaidesa — 94/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 12 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Gibraltar
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Bay0.9 km | 0.9 km | 78/100GoodKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Eastern Beach1.3 km | 1.3 km | 75/100GoodKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Western Beach1.8 km | 1.8 km | 86/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Camp Bay, Gibraltar2.1 km | 2.1 km | 91/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Beginner | Kite Foiling · Beginner |
| Playa de Poniente2.9 km | 2.9 km | 72/100GoodE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Playa de Puente Mayorga5.8 km | 5.8 km | 86/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Playa de Guadarranque7.6 km | 7.6 km | 86/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Playa De Palmones8.4 km | 8.4 km | 86/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Playa de El Rinconcillo8.8 km | 8.8 km | 86/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Playa de Getares9.9 km | 9.9 km | 84/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Playa Alcaidesa11.7 km | 11.7 km | 94/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Playa de Sotogrande15.5 km | 15.5 km | 86/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Playa Sotogrande17.6 km | 17.6 km | 86/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Playa de Torreguadiaro18.9 km | 18.9 km | 86/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Gibraltar, not driving distance. “Best today” is the highest score across all sports and ability levels at that spot for the current hour, so a spot can rank highly for a discipline you do not do — open the spot page for the full sport × ability breakdown.
Learning near Gibraltar?
The list above is ranked by distance and covers every ability. These are ranked by how forgiving the conditions are for someone starting out.
04 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How many surf spots are near Gibraltar?
There are 14 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of Gibraltar, Gibraltar, ranging from 1 km to 19 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near Gibraltar today?
The best-scoring spot near Gibraltar right now is Playa Alcaidesa — 94/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 12 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near Gibraltar?
Every spot gets a 0–100 score per sport and per ability level, derived from nearshore wave modelling over seafloor bathymetry plus national met-office wind forecasts — so a beginner and an expert see different scores for the same conditions on the same day. Scores update hourly.