Surf spot

BOGATELL

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

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 41.3928, 2.2074

Metric
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Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SE	E	E	E	SSE	SW	SE	SW	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	SSE	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	S	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	ENE	SSE	SW	SW	SW	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E
Wave period (s)	2.8	2.9	2.9	2.6	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.4	2.3	2.5	2.4	2.5	2.4	3.1	3.1	3	3	2.9	2.9	2.7	2.6	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8	2.9	2.7	2.5	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.7	3.7	3.5	3.1	3	3	3	2.9	2.9	3.1	3.3	3	3	3.4	3.3	3	3.1	3.1	3.4	2.6	2.6
Wave energy (kJ)	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	1	2	1	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	0
Wind speed (km/h)	2.4	5.5	6.3	2.5	13.2	17.6	11.9	7.1	5.6	4	2.3	0	14.7	20.8	10.4	8.2	8.4	5.1	4.9	3.2	13.1	20.5	16.6	11.6	9.4	8.7	8	7.1	14.5	22.7	19.9	12.7	11.1	7.2	5.4	2.9	14.2	16.2	12.7	11.5	9.4	1.3	4.1	12	20.4	23.8	23.4	15	17.1	19.6	11	21.3	20.7	15.9	13.5	13.4
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Bogatell (Barcelona, Spain / Mediterranean Sea) is a beachbreak surf spot on Barcelona’s city coastline, best known for being one of the more accessible and consistent urban surf areas on the Mediterranean side of Spain.

Quick description

Spot type: Sandy beachbreak
Location: Barcelona, Catalonia
Wave character: Usually small, short-period Mediterranean swell; can become fun and punchy during stronger storm systems
Bottom: Sand
Best direction: Works best on favorable E/NE swell with offshore or light W/NW winds
Crowds: Can be busy, especially because it’s in the city

What it’s like

Bogatell is not a powerful Atlantic-style wave, but on the right day it can offer playful peaks, quick rides, and decent beginner-to-intermediate surf. Because Mediterranean swells are generally less frequent and smaller, the spot is often more about making the most of whatever pulse arrives rather than expecting long, high-performance waves.

Conditions

Best season: Autumn and winter tend to offer the best chances for surf in the Mediterranean
Wave size: Usually small to moderate, though storm-generated swells can briefly improve conditions
Wind sensitivity: Very sensitive to wind; clean mornings are often best
Consistency: Moderate to low compared with Atlantic coast surf spots in Spain

Who it suits

Beginners: Good on smaller days, especially with sand bottom and manageable waves
Intermediates: Can be fun for practicing turns and catching plenty of waves
Advanced surfers: Might be worth checking during stronger swell events, but it’s generally not a heavy or highly technical wave

Vibe

Bogatell has a relaxed, urban beach vibe with plenty of local surfers, beachgoers, and city life nearby. It’s a convenient spot if you’re in Barcelona and want a quick surf without leaving the city.