Surf spot

Fuengirola

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

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 36.5325, -4.6229

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Wave period (s)	3.6	3.6	3.6	4	4.3	4.4	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.8	5	5	5.1	5	5	5	5	4.8	4.7	4.6	4.7	4.5	4.3	4.2	4.1	4	3.8	3.6	3.5	3.3	3.3	3.2	3.1	3.1	3.1	3	3	2.9	2.8	2.4	2.1	1.7	2.1	2.3	2.6	3	3.4	3.7	4	4.1	4.2	4.2	4.1	4	4.2	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	5	6	8	14	26	36	46	50	54	54	73	79	91	90	78	65	53	47	40	34	32	25	19	14	10	7	6	3	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	9	12	13	12	11	9	8	10	14
Wind speed (km/h)	6.1	3.4	6.5	13.4	16	14.7	9.5	6.8	5.8	8.4	4.8	7.9	12.2	13	7.6	4.7	4.1	4.2	5.2	8.6	10.9	11.7	8.3	5.1	2.6	5.2	4.6	4.1	10.1	10	5.8	3.6	5.4	6.6	9.4	4.6	10	14.8	6.2	10.4	10.9	9.7	5.7	8.4	9.3	7.4	8.4	5.8	8.9	5	5	7.9	13.5	10.1	7.3	4
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Fuengirola, Spain (Mediterranean) — surf spot description

Fuengirola is a popular beach town on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, better known for warm weather and crowded holiday beaches than for world-class surf. The main attraction here is its long stretch of sandy beach and easy access, making it a convenient spot for beginner and intermediate surfers when the Mediterranean delivers enough swell.

What to expect

Beach break: Mostly sandy bottom, which is generally forgiving and beginner-friendly.
Wave quality: Usually modest and less consistent than Atlantic coast surf spots.
Best conditions: Needs a good groundswell or storm-generated swell, often with favorable wind from the north or northeast depending on the beach orientation.
Crowds: Can be busy, especially in summer and on weekends, with swimmers and other beach users.
Water temperature: Mild to warm most of the year; a short wetsuit is often enough in summer, while a full suit may be needed in cooler months.

Surf character

Fuengirola is not known for powerful waves, but on the right day it can offer fun, mellow rides suitable for practicing turns, pop-ups, and longboard surfing. It’s also a good “check the surf” location if you’re staying in Málaga province and want a quick session without traveling far.

Best for

Beginners
Longboarders
Foamies / funboards
Surfers looking for small, playful waves

Things to keep in mind

Mediterranean swell can be inconsistent and short-lived.
Wave size is often small, so patience is important.
Conditions can change quickly with local wind.
Beachgoers and water traffic may be a factor in peak season.