El Huerto surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 CET
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El Huerto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Huerto sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Huerto this week:

The surf forecast for El Huerto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Huerto in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 18th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 18th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 18th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Huerto over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
2
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
NW
2.2
NW
3
NW
2.3
NW
2
NW
1.5
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.8
NNW
1.6
NW
1.7
NNW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.7
NNW
1.7
NW
1.4
NW
2
NNW
Period(s) (?)141416151413131312111116151514131313131214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20801744416922781558778488363200121723221059128812859197239469215871556
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
ESE
35
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
25
ENE
5
SSE
0
ESE
10
NE
5
S
5
W
10
NNE
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
SSE
5
E
20
NE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:17PM
3.63
4:30AM
3.93
4:51PM
3.79
5:05AM
4.02
5:26PM
3.86
5:42AM
4.01
6:03PM
3.84
6:22AM
3.87
6:42PM
3.72
7:05AM
3.63
7:25PM
3.51
7:54AM
3.31
8:17PM
3.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05AM
0.10
10:16PM
0.13
10:39AM
-0.07
10:51PM
-0.02
11:14AM
-0.14
11:28PM
-0.07
11:51AM
-0.09
12:07AM
-0.02
12:30PM
0.08
12:50AM
0.14
1:12PM
0.34
1:37AM
0.39
2:00PM
0.66
2:35AM
0.69
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--
Sunset-7:24--7:25--7:27--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161513171614181715141312131311121210121310
Feels °C (?)151411139101311121210111111101098897
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Information about the El Huerto Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Huerto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Huerto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Huerto surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Huerto) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Huerto may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

El Huerto is 10 km (6 miles) from Torrelavega. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Torrelavega. Torrelavega has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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