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 Riells — 86/100 for e-foiling at advanced level, 1 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of l'Escala
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platja de Riells | 0.6 km | 86/100Excellent | E-Foiling · advanced |
| Platja de la Riba | 1.2 km | 86/100Excellent | E-Foiling · advanced |
| Platja del Salpaig | 1.2 km | 86/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Platja de Montgó | 2.5 km | 86/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Platja Sant Martí d'Empúries | 2.9 km | 84/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Platja de les Dunes | 4.7 km | 84/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Xiringuito Tropic Beach | 7.1 km | 86/100Excellent | E-Foiling · intermediate |
| Platja de L'Estartit | 9.0 km | 86/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Platja de l'Estartit | 10.7 km | 84/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Platja de Can Comes | 11.5 km | 86/100Excellent | E-Foiling · intermediate |
| Platja de Empuriabrava | 13.6 km | 86/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Platja de Canyelles Grosses | 14.4 km | 86/100Excellent | E-Foiling · intermediate |
| Platja de Pals | 14.8 km | 84/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Platja de Canyelles Petites | 14.8 km | 83/100Excellent | E-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
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 Riells — 86/100 for e-foiling at advanced level, 1 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.