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Platja d'en Tortuga Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.6m
surging
Wind
3kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Best forE-Foil

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What are the conditions at Platja d'en Tortuga today? (4 Sept)

Today at Platja d'en Tortuga: Excellent for e-foiling — 83/100 for expert level. Wind 3 kn SW · Tide -0.4–-0.5 m. Best window around 07:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Platja d'en Tortuga: 0.5m waves with light cross-shore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the midday, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 29°C / 84°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
72/100Good
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
72
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 83 · 12
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 72
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
1kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Period
3s
Water
29°C
Swell
NW 296°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
83
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 83 · 15
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 83
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
2kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
falling
Period
3s
Water
29°C
Swell
W 285°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
72
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 82 · 00
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 72
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
3kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
falling
Period
3s
Water
29°C
Swell
NW 294°
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03 · Location

In context.

A remote, unspoiled 200 m cove of sand and gravel on Menorca's northeast coast, reachable only via a roughly 2 km coastal walk from the Favàritx lighthouse road, within the s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The bottom is fine sand with posidonia seagrass meadows; there is no reef or surf break — a calm, sheltered ENE-facing cove. Nude bathing is permitted. No lifeguard or services are present.

Spec sheet
Coords
39.9889°N, 4.2554°E
Facing
E
Nearest
Capifort
Swell now
W 249°
Wind now
SW 219°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Platja d'en Tortuga good for surfing today?

Platja d'en Tortuga scores 25/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Poor. Wind 3 kn SW · Waves 0.6 m, 3 s · Tide -0.4–-0.5 m. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Platja d'en Tortuga today?

Wind at Platja d'en Tortuga today: 3 kn SW (gusting 10 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Platja d'en Tortuga today?

Waves at Platja d'en Tortuga today: 0.6 m, 3 s period from W, surging character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Platja d'en Tortuga suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Platja d'en Tortuga scores 69/100 today for paddleboarding — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Platja d'en Tortuga?

Platja d'en Tortuga is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Platja d'en Tortuga?

Platja d'en Tortuga is a coastal location near Capifort in Spain. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Platja d'en Tortuga?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Platja d'en Tortuga, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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