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Western Beach Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.3m
surging
Wind
2kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.2m
falling
Best forE-Foil

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Is Western Beach good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Western Beach: Don't Bother for surfing — 21/100 for intermediate level. Wind 2 kn E · Waves 0.3 m, 4 s · Tide -0.2–-0.8 m. Today's conditions at Western Beach: 0.2m waves with light offshore wind. E-Foiling looks Good in the midday, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 21°C / 71°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
15/100Don't Bother
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
15
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 21 · 00
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 15
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
2kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.2m
falling
Period
4s
Water
22°C
Swell
S 167°
Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
21
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 22 · 12
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 21
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
5kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.3m
falling
Period
4s
Water
22°C
Swell
S 174°
Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
22
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 23 · 09
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 22
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
3kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
rising
Period
4s
Water
23°C
Swell
S 179°
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03 · Location

In context.

A quiet, sandy flat-water beach on Gibraltar's northwest tip, facing the sheltered Bay of Gibraltar with calm water and no surf break. Historically restricted to military families, it is now open to the public with no entry permit required. Suited to swimming and calm-water paddling rather than wave sports; kitesurfing is generally not permitted in Gibraltar. Pets, fishing and camping are prohibited.

Spec sheet
Coords
36.1532°N, 5.3515°W
Facing
W
Nearest
Gibraltar
Swell now
S 163°
Wind now
E 92°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Western Beach today?

Wind at Western Beach today: 2 kn E (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 Western Beach today?

Waves at Western Beach today: 0.3 m, 4 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 Western Beach suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Western Beach scores 71/100 today for paddleboarding — 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 Western Beach?

Western Beach is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, 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 Western Beach?

Western Beach is a coastal location near Gibraltar in Gibraltar. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Western Beach?

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