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Playa del Cabo de la Plata Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.8m
mushy
Wind
15kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
tide n/a
Best forWing

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Is Playa del Cabo de la Plata good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa del Cabo de la Plata: Good for surfing — 67/100 for beginner level. Wind 15 kn E · Waves 0.8 m, 4 s · Tide 0.1–-1.0 m. Best window around 16:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Playa del Cabo de la Plata: 0.4m waves with strong cross-shore wind. Wing Foiling looks Epic! in the morning, with Kite Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 21°C / 69°F.

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Forecast for
as a
28/100Poor
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
28
/ 100
now · 21
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 53 · 15
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 28
now · 21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
17kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
tide n/a
Period
4s
Water
21°C
Swell
NE 43°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
20
/ 100
21
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 23 · 00
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 20
21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
29kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
tide n/a
Period
4s
Water
22°C
Swell
SE 134°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
22
/ 100
21
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 24 · 18
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 22
21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
mushy
Wind
24kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.1m
tide n/a
Period
4s
Water
22°C
Swell
SE 135°
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03 · Location

In context.

This is a semi-wild Atlantic cove within a protected natural park, with sheltered, turquoise water over a mixed sand-and-rock bottom that draws snorkellers, kitesurfers and windsurfers, plus occasional surf. Access is via a steep staircase, with minimal facilities. Tides bring a significant range of around 2.6 m; entry and exit are easier at mid-to-high tide, as low tide exposes hazardous rock. Lifeguards and a rescue boat cover the wider beach in summer.

Spec sheet
Coords
36.1302°N, 5.8460°W
Facing
SW
Nearest
Zahara de los Atunes
Swell now
E 102°
Wind now
E 91°
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 Cabo de la Plata today?

Wind at Playa del Cabo de la Plata today: 15 kn E (gusting 37 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 Cabo de la Plata today?

Waves at Playa del Cabo de la Plata today: 0.8 m, 4 s period from E, mushy 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 del Cabo de la Plata today?

The best window for surfing at Playa del Cabo de la Plata today is around 15:00 UTC, when conditions score 44/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Playa del Cabo de la Plata suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa del Cabo de la Plata scores 76/100 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 Cabo de la Plata?

Playa del Cabo de la Plata 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 Cabo de la Plata?

Playa del Cabo de la Plata is a coastal location near Zahara de los Atunes 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 Cabo de la Plata?

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 Cabo de la Plata, 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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