El Masnou
Catalonia · Spain
Beach break by the harbourgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
One of the most consistent spots near Barcelona on east swell.
Today at the spot: waves 0.1 m · wind 14 km/h — Flat (updated daily; hourly in the live forecast)
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break by the harbour |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southeast |
| Working swell | from east — southwest |
| On site | parking, showers, café, lifeguards (in season) |
| Coordinates | 41.477, 2.32 |
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FAQ
Is El Masnou good for beginners?
El Masnou is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for El Masnou today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#catalonia/masnou. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Catalonia
- Barceloneta — City beach break at the jetties, beginners and intermediates
- Sitges — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Garraf — Bay with a reef, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Castelldefels — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Bogatell / Nova Icària — City beach at the jetties, beginners and intermediates
- Badalona — City beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Montgat — Beach break by the harbour, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Arenys de Mar — Beach break by the harbour, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Sant Pol de Mar — Beach break with rocks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Calella — City beach break, beginners and intermediates