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Level 3/10

Constanta

Constanta Coast, Romania
🌀Strong rips

Constanta is the hub of Romania's emerging surf scene—a historic Black Sea port city where dedicated locals have carved out a wave-riding culture against all odds. The Black Sea's limited fetch means waves rarely exceed 2 meters and periods stay short, but when E-NE winds blow across the 950km open water, surfable conditions materialize along the sandy beaches. The ancient city, founded as a Greek colony 2,600 years ago, offers culture, nightlife, and nearby resort options. No sharks, no crowds, no ego—just pure surf stoke in an unexpected setting.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
29
Poor
0.3m@4s
8km/h
Thu6
23
Poor
0.2m@4s
8km/h
Fri7
13
Poor
0.1m@3s
10km/h
Sat8
15
Poor
0.3m@5s
17km/h
Sun9
20
Poor
0.8m@5s
18km/h
Mon10
21
Poor
0.6m@5s
14km/h
Tue11
21
Poor
0.3m@3s
9km/h
Wed12
12
Poor
0.1m@3s
11km/h
Thu13
3
Poor
0.3m@4s
17km/h
Fri14
18
Poor
0.6m@4s
15km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 8 km/h
Swell
0.3m
ENE(65°)
Score: 8/25
Period
4s
Short period / windswell
Score: 7/25
Wind
8km/h
ENE(59°)
Score: 13/25
Weather
27°C
0.0mm3%
First light 5:27amSunrise 5:57amSunset 8:25pmLast light 8:55pm
Confidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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tidem
2:30am0.1m
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Tide times today

2:30 am
High tide - 0.07m
6:30 am
High tide - 0.11m
8:30 am
High tide - 0.12m
1:30 pm
Low tide - 0.08m
Times shown in spot-local time.+2 more tide events

Strike Score Breakdown

29
Poor
Components
Swell Direction11/25
Swell Size8/25
Swell Period7/25
Wind13/25
Raw Score39/100
Adjustments
💨 Gusty Wind-3
📉 Undersized Swell-7
Adjusted Score29/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score29

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Direction range
45° - 135°
Size range
0.3m - 2m
Ideal size
1.5m
Height multiplier
0.95×
Ideal period
6s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Offshore range
225° - 315°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all

Water temp

14°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Multiple beach access points along Constanta coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Constanta?

Constanta handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.

What wind direction is offshore at Constanta?

Offshore wind at Constanta blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 225° to 315° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Constanta?

Constanta wants E swell (45° to 135°) between 0.3m and 2m, with a period of 6s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Constanta?

The main season at Constanta is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. A secondary window runs Mar, Apr. East winds create waves. Autumn and winter best.

How do I get to Constanta?

Fly into CND, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Multiple beach access points along Constanta coast.

What kind of wave is Constanta?

Constanta is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Secondary: Mar, Apr

East winds create waves. Autumn and winter best.

Getting There

Airport
CND
Drive time
20 min
Data quality
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