Surf spot

El chanquete

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

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 36.7159, -4.3501

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Wave direction	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	E	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	3.1	3.1	3.4	3.6	4.2	4	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.1	4.2	4	3.9	3.8	3.5	3.3	3.1	3	2.9	2.7	2.7	2.6	2.5	2.6	2.5	2.6	2.6	2.9	3	3.1	1.9	2.4	2.5	2.9	3	3.1	3.3	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	3	5	9	14	18	22	26	28	27	27	32	36	37	34	28	26	23	17	16	12	9	6	4	3	2	1	1	1	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
Wind speed (km/h)	6.9	4.1	7.4	11.3	16.3	14.4	9.9	7.4	8.9	10.1	9.4	6.8	13.9	12.2	8	6.6	8.1	6.6	6.1	7.1	15.1	11.9	7.4	4.3	6.1	6.1	4.7	6.8	12.3	10.5	4.1	2.6	3.4	5.9	3.7	9.3	12.2	10.6	5.9	4.8	4.9	4.6	7.1	7.6	13	11.9	8	9.3	10.9	9.7	8.1	14.5	16.6	14.3	9	5.8
Wind direction	NECross-off	NEGlassy	NECross-off	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	ESECross-on	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	ESECross-on	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	ENEGlassy	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NGlassy	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SEGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NWCross-off	WSWGlassy	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	ENEGlassy	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNECross-off	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	ESECross-on	ENECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ENECross	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ENECross-off

El Chanquete is a surf spot on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, best known as a small, beachbreak-style wave that can work when the right swell and wind align. Like many Mediterranean spots, it tends to be more inconsistent than Atlantic breaks, so conditions can vary a lot from day to day.

What to expect

Wave type: usually a beach break
Best conditions: a solid Mediterranean swell, preferably with light offshore or very light winds
Wave quality: can be fun and playful, but often short-period and less powerful than Atlantic surf
Crowds: can get busy when it’s working, especially because good surf days are less common

Ideal for

Beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller, cleaner days
Surfers looking for quick, local sessions rather than heavy, powerful waves
Longboarders, soft-top riders, and shortboarders depending on swell size

Things to keep in mind

Mediterranean surf is often weather-dependent, so the spot may be flat for long periods
After storms or strong winds, the sea can become choppy and less organized
Coastal changes, sandbars, and local conditions can affect ride quality a lot