Playa de Gandía is Valencia's unlikely surf spot—a beach resort that transforms briefly during rare winter Mediterranean storms when easterly winds generate rideable waves. The consistency is terrible, working maybe 15 days per winter, but the warm climate, Spanish coastal culture, and novelty factor attract those already in the region. This is Mediterranean surf optimism at its peak: check forecasts obsessively, drive hopefully, celebrate wildly when it actually works.
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Beach resort access. Major tourist infrastructure.
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Winter Mediterranean storms only. Very inconsistent.
Verified by Valencian surf community
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions