Surf spot

La Mata

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

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 38.0090, -0.6513

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Wave period (s)	3.7	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.7	3.8	3.9	4	4	4	4	3.9	3.8	3.8	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.1	3	2.9	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.6	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.1	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.6	2.8	3.1	3.3	3.4	3.3	5.8	3.5	3.5	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.1
Wave energy (kJ)	5	6	6	6	6	6	8	12	15	18	18	17	14	12	11	9	7	7	6	5	4	3	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	3	4	3	4	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Wind speed (km/h)	4.5	8.2	9	15.5	20.6	18.7	18.2	13.3	11.9	8.4	8.5	12.7	15.9	15.7	11.2	7.1	6.9	4.1	5.8	2.8	14.4	15.6	7.4	4.4	4.8	5	6.6	8.9	20.3	22.3	19.5	9.4	8.4	5.1	2.2	6	17.7	18.2	12.2	11.2	10.9	13	12.1	32.2	41.6	36	25.3	16.8	13	14.3	18.8	21.6	19.4	20.8	17	14.4
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La Mata, Spain (Mediterranean coast) is a beach break near Torrevieja in Alicante province, on the southeastern coast of Spain. It’s a long, sandy stretch with a generally open exposure to Mediterranean swell, but conditions are often small and inconsistent compared with Atlantic spots.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly sand-bottom beach break
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers when conditions line up
Wave size: Usually small to moderate; bigger surf is less frequent
Consistency: Seasonal and swell-dependent; not a guaranteed daily wave
Wind/chop: Can get messy with onshore winds, which are common in the Mediterranean

Best conditions

Swell direction: Works best with favorable easterly or southeast swell
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal
Tide: Tide influence is less dramatic than in many Atlantic beach breaks, but the best banks can still vary with sand movement

Crowd and vibe

Generally a relaxed local beach scene
Can be crowded in summer because it’s a popular tourist area
Surf crowd is usually smaller than at famous Spanish Atlantic breaks

Hazards / things to know

Shifting sandbanks can change the waves from week to week
Strong currents may appear after storms
Mediterranean surf can be fast-changing after wind shifts
In summer, watch for swimmers, paddle users, and beach traffic

Overall

La Mata is more of a “check it when the Mediterranean wakes up” spot than a consistent surf destination. When it’s working, it can offer fun, playful beachbreak waves—especially for longboards, soft-top boards, and learners.