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Best surfing locations.Scored hourly.

Catch clean, well-shaped waves with the right swell, wind and tide. more than 2,500 locations, 4 ability levels, updated every hour.

Today · by ability level

Top surfing locations, for every level.

The same location can score very differently across ability levels. A beach ideal for a beginner may score poorly for an expert — and vice versa.

Surfing by country

The right surfing spot. At the right time.

more than 2,500 European surfing locations — scored from the seabed up, with personalised alerts up to 8 days before the window opens.

Every surfing location, mapped.

Top 10 today

Today's strongest surfing matches.

Ranked by today's peak score across all four ability levels.

  1. 198/100
    Praia da Mareta
    PortugalBest for intermediateEpic!
  2. 296/100
    Praia do Beliche
    PortugalBest for intermediateEpic!
  3. 395/100
    Spiaggia Centrale di Recco
    ItalyBest for beginnerEpic!
  4. 495/100
    Kennack Sands
    United KingdomBest for intermediateEpic!
  5. 595/100
    Marazion Beach
    United KingdomBest for intermediateEpic!
  6. 694/100
    Ballymastocker Beach
    IrelandBest for advancedEpic!
  7. 794/100
    Kilshannig West Bay Beach
    IrelandBest for advancedEpic!
  8. 894/100
    Praia da Boca Velha
    PortugalBest for beginnerEpic!
  9. 994/100
    Praia de Carcavelos
    PortugalBest for intermediateEpic!
  10. 1094/100
    Praia de São Bernardino
    PortugalBest for intermediateEpic!
04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How does 4Shor score surfing conditions?

4Shor builds a score from the seabed up. For surfing, we combine satellite-derived bathymetry, wave models, wind data, tides and water temperature into a single 0–100 conditions score calibrated to your ability level — Beginner through Expert. A score of 80+ means Excellent; 60–79 is Good; below 40 the session is usually not worth the drive.

What surfing ability levels does 4Shor cover?

Every location is scored across four levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert. The same beach can score 75 for a beginner on a small clean day and 30 for an expert when there isn't enough power. Pick your level in the app and the score adjusts automatically.

Where are the best surfing locations in Europe?

4Shor ranks more than 2,500 surfing locations across Europe every day — from the Atlantic coasts of Portugal, Spain, France and the UK through to the Mediterranean and Baltic. The rankings above show today's top performers by live conditions score. The list changes daily as the forecast shifts, so the best spot depends on when you're going.

What conditions are ideal for surfing?

Catch clean, well-shaped waves with the right swell, wind and tide. 4Shor's ShorSense™ engine models all these variables — seabed shape, wave energy, wind direction and tides — and translates them into a single 0–100 score for your ability level, updated every hour.

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.

How do I get 4Shor?

4Shor is live on the App Store and Google Play — download and subscribe for your 7-day free trial.

4Shor app — best-for scoring screen showing today's top sport and conditions

Get the full surfing forecast. In the app.

Today's top surfing conditions are free. Unlock the full 8-day forecast and per-sport alerts that fire up to a week before a great window opens.

  • 8-day hourly forecastPersonalised to your surfing ability level. Drill into why a window scores the way it does.
  • Alerts for 2,304 surfing locationsPush notifications when your conditions threshold is crossed — customisable per sport and ability.
  • More than 2,500 European locationsSame satellite-derived bathymetry. Same precision scoring. Available for every sport.

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