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Playa de Portbou Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
4kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
tide n/a
Best forKite Foil

Photo: Cristina Rodriguez via Google

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

Today at Playa de Portbou: Don't Bother for surfing — 18/100 for beginner level. Wind 4 kn SW · Waves 0.2 m, 2 s · Tide -0.4–-0.6 m. Today's conditions at Playa de Portbou: 0.2m waves with light offshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Excellent in the midday, with E-Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 25°C / 76°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
9/100Don'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
9
/ 100
now · 21
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 17 · 00
NOW
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Today's conditions
What's driving the 9
now · 21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
4kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
tide n/a
Period
2s
Water
25°C
Swell
SE 114°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
9
/ 100
21
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 23 · 12
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 9
21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
4kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
tide n/a
Period
2s
Water
25°C
Swell
SE 121°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
15
/ 100
21
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 24 · 09
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 15
21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
3kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
tide n/a
Period
2s
Water
25°C
Swell
SE 135°
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03 · Location

In context.

A compact (about 180 m) urban beach of fine sand and pebbles in a harbour bay at the northernmost tip of the Costa Brava, near the French border. Sheltered enough for swimming and watersports on calm days, it is exposed to strong NE Tramuntana wind, suiting sailing and kayaking more than surfing; a rocky offshore seabed favours snorkelling and diving. Lifeguard service operates in summer. Blue Flag certified; nudism not permitted.

Spec sheet
Coords
42.4272°N, 3.1610°E
Facing
NE
Nearest
Portbou
Swell now
S 188°
Wind now
SW 218°
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 Portbou today?

Wind at Playa de Portbou today: 4 kn SW (gusting 16 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 Portbou today?

Waves at Playa de Portbou today: 0.2 m, 2 s period from S, 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 Portbou suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa de Portbou scores 83/100 today for e-foiling — 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 de Portbou?

Playa de Portbou 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 Portbou?

Playa de Portbou is a coastal location near Portbou 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 Portbou?

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 Portbou, 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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