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Playa de Benajarafe Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.4m
surging
Wind
3kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.3m
falling
Best forE-Foil

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Is Playa de Benajarafe good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa de Benajarafe: Poor for surfing — 33/100 for beginner level. Wind 3 kn SW · Waves 0.4 m, 4 s · Tide -0.3–-0.7 m. Today's conditions at Playa de Benajarafe: 0.3m waves with light cross-shore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the early morning, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 24°C / 75°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
11/100Don't Bother
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
11
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 32 · 00
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 11
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.3m
falling
Period
4s
Water
24°C
Swell
SE 135°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
14
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 22 · 15
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 14
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
surging
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
falling
Period
4s
Water
24°C
Swell
SE 124°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
44
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 53 · 06
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Conditions
What's driving the 44
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.5m
mushy
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
rising
Period
5s
Water
24°C
Swell
SE 142°
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03 · Location

In context.

A long, 1,600 m dark-sand beach with a beach break where shorebreak intensifies with wind strength - best surf on easterly wind days, with optimal winter conditions on south/south-westerly swells and northerly offshore winds. Suitable for windsurfing and kitesurfing, boards restricted to 500 m (windsurf) or 200 m (kite) from shore. Blue Flag certified; craft must stay clear of marked bathing and boat-launch zones. Lifeguard cover runs 1 June to end Sept.

Spec sheet
Coords
36.7147°N, 4.1959°W
Facing
S
Nearest
Benajarafe
Swell now
SE 137°
Wind now
SW 232°
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.

What is the wind like at Playa de Benajarafe today?

Wind at Playa de Benajarafe today: 3 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 Benajarafe today?

Waves at Playa de Benajarafe today: 0.4 m, 4 s period from SE, surging character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Playa de Benajarafe suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa de Benajarafe scores 73/100 today for kayaking — 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 Benajarafe?

Playa de Benajarafe 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 Benajarafe?

Playa de Benajarafe is a coastal location near Benajarafe 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 Benajarafe?

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 Benajarafe, 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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