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Playa del Arenal-Bol 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
5kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Best forKite Foil

Photo: Rudolf G. Sch. via Google

Is Playa del Arenal-Bol good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa del Arenal-Bol: Don't Bother for surfing — 19/100 for beginner level. Wind 5 kn SW · Waves 0.2 m, 4 s · Tide -0.4–-0.6 m. Today's conditions at Playa del Arenal-Bol: 0.2m waves with light onshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Good in the evening, with Windsurfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 27°C / 81°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 19 · 12
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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
8kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Period
4s
Water
27°C
Swell
SE 138°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
10
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 11 · 21
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 10
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
2kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Period
4s
Water
28°C
Swell
SE 118°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
32
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 32 · 18
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 32
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
2kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
falling
Period
5s
Water
27°C
Swell
SE 122°
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03 · Location

In context.

A long, fine-sand bay facing south beneath the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe, with calm water suited to swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking. A designated kitesurfing zone permits only S, SSW or SW winds, is rated high-difficulty with lessons banned, and runs seasonal hours; the entry canal is for transit only. Lifeguards cover in season with a rescue boat. The far end has a naturist section; Roman bath ruins sit on the sand.

Spec sheet
Coords
38.6411°N, 0.0470°E
Facing
S
Nearest
Calp
Swell now
SE 135°
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 del Arenal-Bol today?

Wind at Playa del Arenal-Bol today: 5 kn SW (gusting 11 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 del Arenal-Bol today?

Waves at Playa del Arenal-Bol today: 0.2 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 del Arenal-Bol suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa del Arenal-Bol scores 78/100 today for kite foiling — 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 del Arenal-Bol?

Playa del Arenal-Bol 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 del Arenal-Bol?

Playa del Arenal-Bol is a coastal location near Calp 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 del Arenal-Bol?

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