El Sardinero - Segunda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for El Sardinero – Segunda over the next couple of weeks.

First up, a bit of context on the water. Right now, the sea is sitting at a warm 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a pleasant little bonus.

So, the outlook kicks off on Friday the 28th of August, but honestly, it’s a bit of a slow starter. We’ve got a 4ft NW swell with a period of 10 seconds and a light cross-shore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (293), but the conditions are described as marginal, so don’t get too excited. The real action starts to build from Saturday the 29th.

Saturday morning is where it gets interesting. The sun’s out, wind is glassy from the SSE, and we’ve got a clean 5ft NW swell (9 seconds). The energy is moderate (311), and it’s listed as good surf. That early session will be worth dragging yourself out of bed for. Saturday afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-shore breeze picking up.

Sunday the 30th is a beauty. Morning sees a clean 5ft NW swell with a 10-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. Moderate swell energy (424) and clean conditions – this is a standout. Beginners take note: 5ft is the upper edge of what’s comfortable, so if you’re still learning, maybe stick to the inside. For everyone else, this is the pick of the weekend.

Monday the 31st has a glassy 5ft NW swell in the morning, with a 10-second period. That’s moderate wave energy (450) and looks fantastic. The afternoon turns into a cross-on mess, so get out early.

Tuesday the 1st of September offers morning glass again, this time with a 4ft NW swell (10 seconds) and light air. That’s a nice little session with moderate energy (279). The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze.

Then we hit a wall. From Wednesday the 2nd of September through to about Thursday the 10th of September, it’s a long dry spell. There’s simply no surf worth paddling for. A few tiny blips show up, like a 3ft swell on Saturday the 5th with glassy wind, but the energy is weak (113) and it’s only surfable, not good. The wind is mostly onshore or just messy. This is a proper gap of over a week with nothing to recommend.

Finally, on Thursday the 10th of September in the afternoon, we get a late pulse. A 6ft NW swell with only a 6-second period rolls in. The energy is moderate (244), but it’s a short-period windswell, so don’t expect great shape. The wind is cross-offshore, which helps, but it’s described as “very ordinary conditions.” This one is more for the kites, honestly – the combination of size and short period with that wind setup makes for more interesting kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Friday the 11th of September morning has a 5ft NW swell, but it’s onshore and messy. Skip it.

So, the standouts are clear: Sunday the 30th of August morning is the best on offer – 5ft NW swell, clean, light cross-offshore wind, and good energy. Monday the 31st of August morning is a close second, with glassy conditions and solid 5ft NW swell. Get on those, because after that, it’s a long wait.

Rusty out.

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