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Playa de la Fontanilla Windsurf 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
2kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
tide n/a
Best forPaddleboarding

Photo: William Quinche via Google

Is Playa de la Fontanilla good for windsurfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa de la Fontanilla: Okay for windsurfing — 63/100 for beginner level. Wind 2 kn SE · Waves 0.2 m, 4 s · Tide -0.3–-0.7 m. Best window around 16:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Playa de la Fontanilla: 0.2m waves with light onshore wind. Paddleboarding looks Good in the morning, with Swimming also worth considering. Water temperature is 23°C / 74°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
37/100Poor
01 · Scores

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

Windsurfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
37
/ 100
now · 21
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 47 · 15
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 37
now · 21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
surging
Wind
3kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
tide n/a
Period
4s
Water
24°C
Swell
SE 146°
Windsurfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
42
/ 100
21
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 70 · 12
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 42
21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
3kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
tide n/a
Period
4s
Water
23°C
Swell
SE 138°
Windsurfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
26
/ 100
21
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 63 · 12
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 26
21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
2kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.3m
tide n/a
Period
5s
Water
24°C
Swell
SE 141°
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03 · Location

In context.

A 1,000 m, artificially regenerated urban sandy beach with golden sand, popular and busy in summer, offering commercial jet-ski, parasailing and flyboard hire confined to a buoyed offshore zone away from swimmers. Surfing is explicitly not permitted, and nudism is also barred, reflecting its calm, sheltered, family character. Shallow pools form near shore at low tide, noted as safe for children. A Red Cross first-aid and lifeguard post runs June-September.

Spec sheet
Coords
36.5069°N, 4.8970°W
Facing
S
Nearest
Marbella
Swell now
SE 147°
Wind now
SE 136°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • 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 la Fontanilla today?

Wind at Playa de la Fontanilla today: 2 kn SE (gusting 12 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects windsurfing 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 la Fontanilla today?

Waves at Playa de la Fontanilla 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 de la Fontanilla suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa de la Fontanilla scores 70/100 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 Playa de la Fontanilla?

Playa de la Fontanilla is scored for 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 la Fontanilla?

Playa de la Fontanilla is a coastal location near Marbella 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 la Fontanilla?

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 la Fontanilla, 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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