Surf Forecasts:
El Sardinero - Segunda surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Sardinero - Segunda this week:
The surf forecast for El Sardinero - Segunda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Sardinero - Segunda in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sardinero - Segunda over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Santander. It’s a slow stretch, no two ways about it. Most days the energy is weak and the wind is working against us. Water temp is 22° – right where it should be for now.
The first half-decent chance comes Monday morning the 7th. Swell is 0.5m from the NW, a long 14-second period, energy at 196 (moderate). Wind is light offshore from the west, so it’ll be clean. But the waves are small and the long period makes it a bit straight for the beach. It’s surfable, but ordinary. Crowds can show up sometimes, but with these waves, it won’t be busy.
Tuesday the 8th morning picks up a bit – 1.1m from the NW, 10-second period, energy at 240. Wind is light cross from the NNW, so there’s a little bump on the surface. Still poor surf conditions overall.
Now here’s the one to aim for: Friday the 11th morning. Swell is 1.0m from the NW, 9-second period, energy at 173 (moderate). Wind is glassy. Dead calm. For El Sardinero, that means clean little waves. It’s small, but it’ll be your best chance at a fun session. The crowd could be around, so get there early.
After that it fades. The 15th morning has 0.9m from the NW but onshore ENE wind – blown out. The 16th morning has 0.9m from the NW, 10-second period, energy at 184, but again onshore from the ENE. Poor.
Thursday the 17th morning gives 0.8m from the NW, cross-off wind from the west, so it’s clean but tiny. Energy is 115.
Overall, if you really want a surf, Friday the 11th is your window. Otherwise, the forecast is quiet, and that’s normal for this area in early September. Things can change, so don’t give up hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NE 4 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 6 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NE 3 | NNW 10 |
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 kJ | 36 | 44 | 78 | 79 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 55 | 172 | 263 | 293 | 217 | 132 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:27PM3.54m | 9:52AM3.29m | 10:41PM3.25m | 11:24AM3.11m | 00:27AM3.12m | 1:14PM3.19m | 2:03AM3.25m | 2:35PM3.50m | 3:10AM3.51m | 3:34PM3.86m | 4:00AM3.78m | 4:21PM4.18m | 4:42AM3.99m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:45AM1.29m | 4:13PM1.30m | 4:58AM1.54m | 5:45PM1.50m | 6:40AM1.59m | 7:34PM1.43m | 8:11AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.14m | 9:15AM1.06m | 9:49PM0.82m | 10:02AM0.74m | 10:33PM0.57m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 36 | 44 | 78 | 79 | 530 | 772 | 759 | 492 | 311 | 122 | 54 | 172 | 263 | 293 | 217 | 132 | 585 | 499 | 389 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 8 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | ENE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | N 9 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 12 | 15 | 12 | 40 | 18 | 64 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 13 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 15 | N 9 | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | — | N 11 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 55 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 25 | — | 9 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 55 | 316 | 3 | 15 | 66 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
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