Surf spot

The chucha

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

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 36.6963, -3.4605

Metric
Metric	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00
Wave height (m)	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.6	0.8	1.1	1	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	2.9	3.1	3.4	3.8	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.5	4.3	4.1	4.4	4.5	5.5	5.5	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.2	4	3.8	3.7	3.6	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.1	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3.1	3	3	2	2.8	2.8	3	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.3
Wave energy (kJ)	1	3	5	8	7	15	20	30	29	25	30	31	20	34	52	43	38	27	21	19	13	9	6	4	3	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	6.4	5.6	4.9	11.1	17.2	13.5	10.2	4.1	0.4	6.7	6.2	7.9	13.7	11	8	4	3.6	4.5	2.5	5.8	9.7	9.8	5.9	3.4	3.6	3.3	3.1	6.9	5	6.6	3.6	6.6	7.3	6.5	5.4	5.5	5.8	6.4	1.8	2.5	2.8	4.3	8.2	7.4	9.8	4.3	9	9.7	9.4	8	8	13.8	15.5	14.5	9.3	5.8
Wind direction	NECross-off	ENECross	NEGlassy	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESEGlassy	EGlassy	ENECross	ECross	SEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ENEGlassy	NWGlassy	ENEGlassy	NGlassy	SOnshore	SEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	NNEGlassy	NWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWCross-on	WSWCross	WNWCross-off	SWGlassy	WCross-off	WNWCross-off	WCross	SWCross-on	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	NEGlassy	ENEGlassy	NECross-off	SEOnshore	SOnshore	SGlassy	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ECross	ECross-on	ECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on

La Chucha is a lesser-known Mediterranean surf spot in southern Spain, offering a mix of beachbreak and local reef/point influence depending on the swell and sand conditions. Like many Mediterranean breaks, it works best when the sea picks up from passing storms, so sessions can be inconsistent but rewarding when conditions line up. Waves are typically smaller and more playful than Atlantic Spain, making it a spot that can suit beginners on mellow days and intermediate surfers when the swell is stronger.

What to expect: - Wave type: Mostly beachbreak, with some shape changes from sandbars and coastal features
- Best conditions: Light offshore winds, solid swell, and cleaner sand alignment
- Crowds: Usually lower than famous Spanish surf towns
- Skill level: Beginner to intermediate, depending on size and conditions
- Best for: Short fun sessions, fish/longboard on smaller days, and occasional punchier surf after storms

Atmosphere:
La Chucha has a more relaxed, local feel than big-name surf destinations. It’s a good option if you want a quieter Mediterranean surf experience and don’t mind checking forecasts carefully, since the spot is very dependent on weather patterns.