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Playa de la Franca Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.8m
peeling
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Best forE-Foil

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What are the conditions at Playa de la Franca today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa de la Franca: Excellent for e-foiling — 84/100 for expert level. Wind 2 kn SW · Tide 0.6–-1.5 m. Best window around 01:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Playa de la Franca: 0.8m waves with light cross-shore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the evening, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 22°C / 71°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
84/100Excellent
01 · Scores

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

E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
84
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 84 · 18
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 84
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.8m
peeling
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
7s
Water
22°C
Swell
NW 318°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
56
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 83 · 00
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Conditions
What's driving the 56
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
2.0m
peeling
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.3m
rising
Period
10s
Water
22°C
Swell
NW 297°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
73
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 74 · 15
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 73
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.4m
peeling
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.9m
rising
Period
8s
Water
22°C
Swell
NW 316°
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03 · Location

In context.

A sheltered, triangular fine-sand bay at a river mouth, backed by high cliffs within a protected coastal landscape and Natura 2000 site. North-facing Atlantic exposure brings moderate beach-break swell. At low tide the beach expands and connects to nearby coves, exposing rocks and tide pools, so mid-to-high tide suits entry/exit best. Dogs banned 31 May-1 October; no nudism. Lifeguards patrol daily 1 July-8 September.

Spec sheet
Coords
43.3953°N, 4.5744°W
Facing
N
Nearest
La Franca
Swell now
NW 309°
Wind now
SW 236°
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 Playa de la Franca good for surfing today?

Playa de la Franca scores 60/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 2 kn SW · Waves 0.8 m, 7 s · Tide 0.6–-1.5 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

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

Wind at Playa de la Franca today: 2 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 Playa de la Franca today?

Waves at Playa de la Franca today: 0.8 m, 7 s period from NW, peeling 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 Franca today?

The best window for surfing at Playa de la Franca today is around 05:00 UTC, when conditions score 60/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Playa de la Franca suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa de la Franca scores 74/100 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 Franca?

Playa de la Franca 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 Playa de la Franca?

Playa de la Franca is a coastal location near La Franca 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 Franca?

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 Franca, 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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