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Playa el Hierro 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
9kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
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What are the conditions at Playa el Hierro today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa el Hierro: Excellent for windsurfing — 87/100 for intermediate level. Wind 9 kn E · Waves 0.9 m, 7 s · Tide 0.4–-0.8 m. Best window around 13:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Playa el Hierro: 0.9m waves with moderate onshore wind. Windsurfing looks Excellent in the afternoon, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 24°C / 76°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
83/100Excellent
01 · Scores

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

Windsurfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
83
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 87 · 15
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 83
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.9m
crumbling
Wind
11kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
7s
Water
24°C
Swell
W 283°
Windsurfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
85
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 86 · 09
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Conditions
What's driving the 85
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.9m
mushy
Wind
13kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.1m
falling
Period
5s
Water
24°C
Swell
W 280°
Windsurfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
62
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 76 · 06
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Conditions
What's driving the 62
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.3m
crumbling
Wind
17kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
rising
Period
6s
Water
24°C
Swell
W 287°
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03 · Location

In context.

A remote cove on Fuerteventura's north coast with a shallow volcanic reef bottom, not sand. Two peaks break here: a long, hollow left and a shorter, powerful right, used for surfing and, in strong side wind, wave-sailing windsurf, kite and wing-foil, with a bay that can flatten. Sharp reef, urchins and currents are hazards; footwear advised, swimming discouraged. No facilities or lifeguard. A 2024 sign bans camping, dumping and vehicles on the track.

Spec sheet
Coords
28.7401°N, 13.9541°W
Facing
NE
Nearest
Majanicho
Swell now
W 282°
Wind now
E 86°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Playa el Hierro good for surfing today?

Playa el Hierro scores 73/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Good. Wind 9 kn E · Waves 0.9 m, 7 s · Tide 0.4–-0.8 m. Best window around 00:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Playa el Hierro today?

Wind at Playa el Hierro today: 9 kn E (gusting 24 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 el Hierro today?

Waves at Playa el Hierro today: 0.9 m, 7 s period from W, 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 el Hierro today?

The best window for surfing at Playa el Hierro today is around 00:00 UTC, when conditions score 73/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Playa el Hierro suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa el Hierro scores 78/100 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 el Hierro?

Playa el Hierro is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, 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 el Hierro?

Playa el Hierro is a coastal location near Majanicho 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 el Hierro?

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