The right spot near l'Escala. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of l'Escala, 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 l'Escala
14 beaches within 25 km of l'Escala, Spain, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near l'Escala today?
The best-scoring spot near l'Escala right now is Platja de Montgó — 96/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 2 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of l'Escala
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platja de Riells0.6 km | 0.6 km | 80/100ExcellentKite Surfing · Beginner | Kite Surfing · Beginner |
| Platja de la Riba1.2 km | 1.2 km | 82/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Platja del Salpaig1.2 km | 1.2 km | 79/100GoodKite Foiling · Advanced | Kite Foiling · Advanced |
| Platja de Montgó2.5 km | 2.5 km | 96/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Platja Sant Martí d'Empúries2.9 km | 2.9 km | 86/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Platja de les Dunes4.7 km | 4.7 km | 90/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Xiringuito Tropic Beach7.1 km | 7.1 km | 92/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Platja de L'Estartit9.0 km | 9.0 km | 88/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Platja de l'Estartit10.7 km | 10.7 km | 95/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Platja de Can Comes11.5 km | 11.5 km | 92/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Platja de Empuriabrava13.6 km | 13.6 km | 92/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Platja de Canyelles Grosses14.4 km | 14.4 km | 91/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Platja de Pals14.8 km | 14.8 km | 82/100ExcellentWindsurfing · Intermediate | Windsurfing · Intermediate |
| Platja de Canyelles Petites14.8 km | 14.8 km | 91/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of l'Escala, 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.
Further afield
Learning near l'Escala?
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 l'Escala?
There are 14 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of l'Escala, Spain, ranging from 1 km to 15 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near l'Escala today?
The best-scoring spot near l'Escala right now is Platja de Montgó — 96/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 2 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near l'Escala?
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.