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Playa la Lajita Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.5m
closing
Wind
9kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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

Today at Playa la Lajita: Epic! for kite foiling — 91/100 for expert level. Wind 9 kn SW · Waves 0.5 m, 10 s · Tide 0.4–-0.7 m. Best window around 01:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Playa la Lajita: 0.5m waves with moderate onshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the midday, with Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 24°C / 75°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
83/100Excellent
01 · Scores

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

Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
83
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 90 · 00
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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
0.5m
closing
Wind
13kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
10s
Water
24°C
Swell
S 166°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
76
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 92 · 21
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 76
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
closing
Wind
19kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
6s
Water
24°C
Swell
S 177°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
85
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 91 · 00
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 85
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
mushy
Wind
18kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.0m
rising
Period
6s
Water
24°C
Swell
S 182°
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03 · Location

In context.

A quiet, low-occupancy bay near Oasis Park with dark sand, gravel, smooth bluish pebbles, and small cliffs framing the shore. Waters are calm and sheltered, suited to swimming rather than surf, though some wind is noted. No watersports permits or protected-area rules are found, but pets are banned on Fuerteventura beaches. Lifeguard cover is unconfirmed: one source calls it unguarded, another claims a post exists. The seabed slopes gently, easing access.

Spec sheet
Coords
28.1815°N, 14.1539°W
Facing
S
Nearest
La Lajita
Swell now
S 159°
Wind now
SW 216°
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 la Lajita good for surfing today?

Playa la Lajita scores 64/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 9 kn SW · Waves 0.5 m, 10 s · Tide 0.4–-0.7 m. Best window around 08:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Playa la Lajita today?

Wind at Playa la Lajita today: 9 kn SW (gusting 18 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 la Lajita today?

Waves at Playa la Lajita today: 0.5 m, 10 s period from S, closing_out 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 la Lajita today?

The best window for surfing at Playa la Lajita today is around 08:00 UTC, when conditions score 64/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Playa la Lajita suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa la Lajita scores 89/100 today for surfing — Excellent. 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 la Lajita?

Playa la Lajita 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 la Lajita?

Playa la Lajita is a coastal location near La Lajita 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 la Lajita?

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