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Playa del Retamar Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
2kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
falling
Best forE-Foil

Photo: Maite Marín via Google

Is Playa del Retamar good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa del Retamar: Don't Bother for surfing — 20/100 for beginner level. Wind 2 kn SW · Tide -0.4–-0.6 m. Today's conditions at Playa del Retamar: flat with light onshore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the morning, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 25°C / 77°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
19/100Don'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
19
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 19 · 18
NOW
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Today's conditions
What's driving the 19
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
2kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
falling
Period
4s
Water
25°C
Swell
SE 125°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
25
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 25 · 18
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 25
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
3kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
falling
Period
4s
Water
25°C
Swell
SE 145°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
21
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 24 · 12
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 21
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
surging
Wind
2kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
rising
Period
5s
Water
25°C
Swell
SE 119°
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03 · Location

In context.

An urban residential beach with a coarse sand-and-gravel shore just outside a natural park, exposed to reliable westerly wind that draws kitesurfers and windsurfers autumn through spring. Shore break can be significant in strong wind, and pebbles underfoot make footwear advisable. A separated nautical zone keeps watersports apart from bathers; kitesurfing is reportedly forbidden by authorities in high season. Lifeguards and Blue Flag status apply.

Spec sheet
Coords
36.8325°N, 2.3167°W
Facing
SW
Nearest
El Toyo
Swell now
SE 127°
Wind now
SW 210°
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 Retamar today?

Wind at Playa del Retamar today: 2 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 del Retamar today?

Waves at Playa del Retamar today: 0.1 m, 4 s period from SE, flat character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Playa del Retamar suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa del Retamar scores 85/100 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 del Retamar?

Playa del Retamar 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 Retamar?

Playa del Retamar is a coastal location near El Toyo 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 Retamar?

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 Retamar, 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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