Surf spot

altafulla

Forecast conditions and map view for altafulla in Spain, Mediterranean. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 41.1344, 1.3844

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Wave direction	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	E	ESE	E	ESE
Wave period (s)	2.6	2.6	2.3	3.1	3	2.8	2.8	3.1	3.4	3.3	3	2.9	2.8	2.8	3	3	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.9	2.4	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.8	2.5	2.7	3	3.2	3.5	3.8	3.8	3.9	3	3	2.7	3	3	3	3.4	3.5	2.9	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.3	2.3	2.6	7.1	3.8	2.4
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	3	4	4	3	3	3	2	1	1	1	1	1	2	1	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0
Wind speed (km/h)	9.2	4.8	2.9	9	15.5	14.5	10.5	8.9	6.9	6.6	5.8	4.9	14.1	15.5	14.1	10.6	6.1	6.3	5.9	6	15.6	16.3	15.1	9.6	5	3.3	4	5.9	13	13.9	7.6	4.8	1.5	6.5	5.1	1.5	14.1	18.3	14	14.5	11.5	9.2	12.1	9.5	15	28.2	27.6	14	16.6	12.2	9.7	4.6	15.6	23.2	17.6	12.7
Wind direction	SWCross-on	SWGlassy	NNEGlassy	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross	NWOffshore	NNWOffshore	SSWGlassy	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross	WCross-off	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	WSWCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross	WSWCross	NWGlassy	NNEGlassy	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SEGlassy	SWGlassy	WCross-off	NOffshore	ESEGlassy	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSWCross-on	WNWCross-off	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WNWCross-off	NWOffshore	NWGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on

Altafulla, Spain (Mediterranean) — Surf Spot Description

Altafulla is a small coastal town in Catalonia, just north of Tarragona, on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. It’s better known for its charming old town, beaches, and relaxed atmosphere than for powerful surf, but it can produce rideable waves when Mediterranean swells line up.

What to expect

Wave type: Usually small to medium beach-break waves, occasionally fun and peaky after storms or strong offshore systems.
Consistency: Inconsistent, as is typical for the Mediterranean. Best surf often comes during autumn and winter when storm activity increases.
Bottom: Mostly sandy, which makes it more forgiving and beginner-friendly.
Conditions: Can range from mellow and playful to messy/choppy depending on wind. Offshore winds are important for quality.

Best for

Beginners and intermediate surfers
Longboarders on smaller days
Surfers looking for a quiet, scenic spot rather than a high-performance wave

Hazards / notes

Limited swell exposure means many days can be flat or very small.
Crowds are usually lighter than at Spain’s major Atlantic surf zones, but local conditions and beach users still matter.
Watch for changing sandbanks, wind chop, and occasional stormy conditions.

Overall vibe

Altafulla offers a laid-back Mediterranean surf experience: more about enjoying the setting and catching the occasional clean wave than chasing powerful surf. It’s a good spot if you’re in the Tarragona area and want a relaxing, low-key session.