Surf spot

El Perelló

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

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 39.2794, -0.2744

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0.3	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ENE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	NNE	NE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	3	2.9	2.7	3	3.2	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.6	3.6	3.8	3.9	4	3.9	3.1	3.6	3	3.2	3.2	3	3	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.4	2.3	2.4	3	2.8	3.5	3	3	2.9	2.8	2.5	2.4	2.5	2.6	2.8	2.6	2.5	2.3	3	3.4	3.4	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.3	4	4	2.9	3.1	3
Wave energy (kJ)	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	3	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	2	1	0	1	4	5	17	12	8	5	3	2	1	1	2	2
Wind speed (km/h)	6.5	5.9	2.6	9.3	17.6	19.1	13.1	7.5	3.4	5.1	5.7	1.3	16.6	19.8	13.5	4.7	6.9	5.4	7.9	7	12	21.2	12.1	8.7	5.8	7.6	6.3	3.3	19.8	18.8	14.2	18.1	9.8	10.1	12	19	20.4	18.8	15.9	11.4	26	12.6	10.7	9	13	16.3	10.2	4.2	4.5	2.2	6.4	3.3	18.2	16.1	15.8	1.9
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El Perelló (Spain, Mediterranean) — surf spot description

El Perelló is a coastal surf location on Spain’s Mediterranean shore, in the province of Valencia. It’s known more as a wind- and swell-dependent beachbreak than as a consistent high-performance surf destination.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly sandy beachbreak
Consistency: Inconsistent, best after Mediterranean storms
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful when conditions line up, but generally not a heavy or world-class break
Crowds: Usually lighter than famous Atlantic spots, though local interest can increase on good days

Best conditions

Swell direction: Often works best with storm-generated swell from the east or southeast
Wind: Light offshore or calm winds are ideal; strong onshore winds can make it messy quickly
Tide: Depends on the sandbanks, but mid tide is often a good starting point
Season: Autumn and winter tend to offer the best chances for surf

Bottom line

El Perelló is a fun, occasional Mediterranean beachbreak suitable for surfers who are flexible and willing to chase windows of swell. It’s not highly reliable, but when the Mediterranean wakes up, it can deliver enjoyable sessions.