Watersports spots near San José
13 beaches within 25 km of San José, Spain, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near San José today?
The best-scoring spot near San José right now is Playa del Retamar — 85/100 for e-foiling at expert level, 21 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of San José
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa de San José | 0.3 km | 83/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Playa de La Calilla | 0.8 km | 83/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Cala Higuera | 0.9 km | 83/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Playa de los Genoveses | 2.5 km | 83/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Playa del Peñón Blanco | 7.7 km | 83/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Playa de Cabo de Gata | 9.1 km | 75/100Good | Paddleboarding · expert |
| Playa de la Fabriquilla | 9.7 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Playa de Cabo de Gata | 12.9 km | 75/100Good | Paddleboarding · expert |
| El Playazo de Rodalquilar | 14.0 km | 79/100Good | Paddleboarding · expert |
| Playa de las Negras | 15.9 km | 79/100Good | Paddleboarding · expert |
| Playa del Retamar | 20.6 km | 85/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Cala de Enmedio | 23.6 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Playa de Agua Amarga | 24.8 km | 79/100Good | Paddleboarding · expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of San José, 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 San José?
There are 13 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of San José, Spain, ranging from 0 km to 25 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near San José today?
The best-scoring spot near San José right now is Playa del Retamar — 85/100 for e-foiling at expert level, 21 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near San José?
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.