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Playa de la Cantería Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.9m
crumbling
Wind
11kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
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What are the conditions at Playa de la Cantería today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa de la Cantería: Good for surfing — 69/100 for beginner level. Wind 11 kn W · Waves 0.9 m, 6 s · Tide 0.4–-0.8 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Playa de la Cantería: 0.8m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Surfing looks Okay in the morning. Water temperature is 23°C / 74°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
51/100Okay
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
51
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 55 · 06
NOW
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Today's conditions
What's driving the 51
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.8m
crumbling
Wind
17kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
6s
Water
23°C
Swell
SW 224°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
33
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 42 · 03
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 33
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.9m
crumbling
Wind
15kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.1m
falling
Period
5s
Water
23°C
Swell
SW 222°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
18
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 27 · 12
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 18
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.0m
closing
Wind
16kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
rising
Period
5s
Water
23°C
Swell
SW 236°
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03 · Location

In context.

A wild, remote beach roughly 300m long at Lanzarote's northern tip sits below reddish cliffs, facing NNE into the Atlantic. Strong swell and currents make swimming unsuitable most days; signs prohibit it. It is a reef break with a left-hand wave, used by surfers, best on north swell with southwest wind near high tide; the rocky bottom is a hazard at low water, within a natural park. Nudism is permitted; no lifeguard.

Spec sheet
Coords
29.2251°N, 13.4622°W
Facing
N
Nearest
Órzola
Swell now
SW 218°
Wind now
W 256°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Playa de la Cantería good for surfing today?

Playa de la Cantería scores 61/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 11 kn W · Waves 0.9 m, 6 s · Tide 0.4–-0.8 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Playa de la Cantería today?

Wind at Playa de la Cantería today: 11 kn W (gusting 27 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 Playa de la Cantería today?

Waves at Playa de la Cantería today: 0.9 m, 6 s period from SW, crumbling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Playa de la Cantería today?

The best window for surfing at Playa de la Cantería today is around 05:00 UTC, when conditions score 61/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Playa de la Cantería suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa de la Cantería scores 69/100 today for surfing — 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 Playa de la Cantería?

Playa de la Cantería is scored for Surfing 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 Playa de la Cantería?

Playa de la Cantería is a coastal location near Órzola in Spain. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Playa de la Cantería?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Playa de la Cantería, 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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