Surf spot

Cala Finestrat

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Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 38.5239, -0.1668

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Wave period (s)	3.7	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.9	4	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	4.1	4.1	4	3.9	3.8	3.6	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.3	3.3	3	3	3	2.8	2.8	2.7	2.8	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.7	2.7	2.6	2.5	2.5	2.5	5.6	5.3	3.9	3	3.2	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6
Wave energy (kJ)	4	3	3	4	5	7	9	10	10	13	15	14	10	8	6	5	4	3	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	4	4	5	5	4	4	4	4
Wind speed (km/h)	4.8	5.1	7.9	8.4	13.2	12.6	8.7	6.6	3.9	6.2	7	6.6	15.4	14	6.3	2.3	3.9	3.8	4	7.5	14.6	13	8.1	9.7	9	7.3	8.4	14.5	21.9	19.1	13.5	12.7	10.3	8.4	5	10.7	17.1	14.8	7.2	3.7	5.2	7.4	9.1	9.6	10.8	11.6	7.4	6.4	6.4	4.4	4.3	7.9	9.8	10.4	8.9	5.4
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Cala Finestrat is a small sheltered bay on Spain’s Costa Blanca, just north of Benidorm in the Mediterranean. It’s more of a coastal beach break than a classic heavy surf destination, so conditions are usually mild and inconsistent, but it can offer fun waves when Mediterranean swells line up.

Spot character

Type: Beach break / sheltered bay
Wave quality: Usually small to moderate, best after stronger storm systems
Wind sensitivity: Very exposed to local wind; best with light offshore or calm conditions
Crowds: Can be busy in summer because it’s a popular beach area
Bottom: Mostly sandy, which makes it forgiving and beginner-friendly

Best conditions

Works best in autumn, winter, and early spring when Mediterranean storms bring more consistent swell.
A southeast to east swell is typically the most favorable, depending on local wind and sand setup.
Best surf usually comes with light winds and a bit of storm energy rather than long-period Atlantic groundswell, which is less direct in this part of Spain.

Who it suits

Beginners: Good when the surf is small and clean
Intermediate surfers: Can be fun on bigger days, though rarely powerful
Longboarders / foilers / SUP surfers: Often a better match than shortboarders due to the softer, smaller waves

Things to know

Because it’s inside a bay, Cala Finestrat is generally more protected than fully exposed beaches nearby.
Wave size can vary a lot from one day to the next.
In summer, the spot is often better for swimming and beach activities than surf.