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Playa El Río Windsurf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.5m
peeling
Wind
8kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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Is Playa El Río good for windsurfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa El Río: Epic! for windsurfing — 91/100 for intermediate level. Wind 8 kn S · Waves 0.5 m, 6 s · Tide 0.4–-0.8 m. Best window around 15:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Playa El Río: 0.4m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the midday, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 24°C / 75°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
84/100Excellent
01 · Scores

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

Windsurfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
84
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 89 · 12
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 84
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
peeling
Wind
10kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
7s
Water
24°C
Swell
NW 322°
Windsurfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
88
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 89 · 09
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 88
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.5m
peeling
Wind
12kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.1m
falling
Period
7s
Water
24°C
Swell
NW 318°
Windsurfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
86
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 88 · 06
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 86
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
mushy
Wind
15kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
rising
Period
6s
Water
23°C
Swell
NW 314°
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03 · Location

In context.

A remote, largely undeveloped 390m white-sand cove on Fuerteventura's north coast, with a rocky shoreline and a lighthouse at one end and no tourist infrastructure. Swimming conditions are described as windy with calm water. No wave, reef or point-break detail, submerged-hazard information, tide guidance or lifeguard cover is documented for this stretch, so expect a quiet, low-traffic spot rather than a known watersports venue.

Spec sheet
Coords
28.7067°N, 14.0148°W
Facing
W
Nearest
Los Lagos
Swell now
NW 322°
Wind now
S 175°
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 El Río today?

Wind at Playa El Río today: 8 kn S (gusting 23 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 El Río today?

Waves at Playa El Río today: 0.5 m, 6 s period from NW, peeling 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 windsurfing at Playa El Río today?

The best window for windsurfing at Playa El Río today is around 15:00 UTC, when conditions score 91/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Playa El Río suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa El Río scores 89/100 today for kite surfing — 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 El Río?

Playa El Río 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 El Río?

Playa El Río is a coastal location near Los Lagos 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 El Río?

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