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Platja de la Fossa Forecast
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Current conditions
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What are the conditions at Platja de la Fossa today? (4 Sept)
Today at Platja de la Fossa: Good for kite foiling — 79/100 for intermediate level. Wind 4 kn SW · Waves 0.2 m, 4 s · Tide -0.4–-0.6 m. Best window around 14:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Platja de la Fossa: 0.2m waves with light offshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Good in the midday, with Windsurfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 27°C / 81°F.
Forecast updated · ShorSense™
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In context.
A sheltered fine-golden-sand bay beach north of a prominent headland, with very calm, clear water and a gradually deepening bottom, no reef or drop-offs. Protected from swell, it is not suited to surfing, but suits swimming, snorkelling and flat-water paddlesports; posidonia seagrass grows nearshore. Blue Flag certified, with a seasonal lifeguard service including a rescue boat in peak summer and an accessible bathing service by appointment.
- Coords
- 38.6452°N, 0.0736°E
- Facing
- E
- Nearest
- Calp
- Swell now
- SE 149°
- Wind now
- SW 234°
- Tide
- Tracked
- Updated
- 2026-06-16
- Surf
- Windsurf
- Kite
- Kite Foil
- Wing
- E-Foil
- Paddleboarding
- Swim
- Kayak
- Canoe
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Frequently asked questions.
Is Platja de la Fossa good for surfing today?
Platja de la Fossa scores 15/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Don't Bother. Wind 4 kn SW · Waves 0.2 m, 4 s · Tide -0.4–-0.6 m. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.
What is the wind like at Platja de la Fossa today?
Wind at Platja de la Fossa today: 4 kn SW (gusting 17 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 de la Fossa today?
Waves at Platja de la Fossa today: 0.2 m, 4 s period from SE, surging character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.
Is Platja de la Fossa suitable for beginners today?
For beginners, Platja de la Fossa scores 78/100 today for kite foiling — 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 de la Fossa?
Platja de la Fossa 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 de la Fossa?
Platja de la Fossa is a coastal location near Calp 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 de la Fossa?
4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Platja de la Fossa, 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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