Surf spot

El Puerto (Javea)

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

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 38.7920, 0.1827

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	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	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
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Wave period (s)	3.5	3.1	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.5	3.3	3.5	3.7	3.8	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.8	3.5	3.4	3.5	3.4	3.2	3.1	3.1	3	3	2.9	2.8	2.8	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.6	2.7	2.6	2.5	2.5	2.3	2.4	2.4	2.1	1.9	2.4	2.2	2.5	2.8	2.9	5.3	5.3	5.5	4.4	4.3	3.9	3.2	3.3	3.3	3.4	3.2
Wave energy (kJ)	3	2	2	2	2	3	3	5	7	8	8	7	7	5	4	3	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	8	11	13	7	5	3	2	2	2	2	2
Wind speed (km/h)	16	8	4.9	5.8	9.8	15.4	13.1	9.6	5.1	6.6	6.7	7.4	10.1	17.9	16.7	13.1	8.2	6.2	6.3	0.7	16.6	23.3	22	22.6	18.8	15	13.6	16.4	32.8	38.5	34.2	22.3	13	9	8.7	7.9	14.4	17.7	16.3	9.6	8.6	30.8	36.4	33.2	26.2	21.1	9.5	2.9	4.4	14.7	9.3	12.2	8.6	10.8	14	12.7
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El Puerto (Jávea), Spain — Mediterranean surf spot description

El Puerto in Jávea (Xàbia), Alicante is a small Mediterranean harbor break best known as a local, playful spot rather than a powerful open-ocean wave. Because it sits in a harbor/marina area, it tends to be more sheltered than exposed beaches nearby, which means it can work on smaller Mediterranean swells and wind-driven conditions that wouldn’t light up many other spots.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a short, fun harbor/reef-style wave with quick, sometimes punchy sections.
Power: Generally moderate to weak, depending heavily on swell direction and wind.
Ride quality: Can be clean and enjoyable when conditions line up, but it’s often inconsistent.
Crowds: Often local and low-key, though good days can draw attention.

Best conditions

Swell: Needs a solid Mediterranean swell with the right angle; not every swell will reach it well.
Wind: Light offshore or calm conditions are ideal. Strong onshore wind can make it messy quickly.
Tide: In the Mediterranean, tide influence is limited compared with Atlantic spots, but water level and swell angle still matter a lot here.

Hazards / considerations

Harbor structures: Watch for rocks, walls, and hard edges near the break.
Variable conditions: It can change rapidly with wind shifts and passing weather systems.
Respect local surfers: This is a small, local spot, so etiquette matters.

Overall vibe

El Puerto is more of a fun, occasional quality wave than a reliable daily surf destination. If it’s working, it can offer quick, entertaining rides in a scenic port setting—but it’s very much a conditions-dependent wave.