El Sardinero - Segunda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the outlook for El Sardinero - Segunda over the next 16 days is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of very small, poor surf conditions, so don't expect much action for a while.

The water is sitting at 71°F which is about normal for the time of year, not much to report there.

The first recommendation doesn't come until Thursday, 13th August. The early part of the week, from Monday 10th through Wednesday 12th, is a total write-off. Tiny windswell, messy onshore winds, and basically nothing to ride.

Thursday 13th August morning brings a bit of hope. We've got a 1-foot wave from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore from the WNW. It's clean, but the energy is weak – only 35 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The afternoon is slightly better with a 2-foot NW swell, a 12-second period, and still clean cross-off winds. The energy picks up a bit to 71. It's small, but it's the best we've seen so far. This is a spot for intermediates, and being a beach and rocks setup, those long-period swells (12 seconds) can sometimes make things a bit straight, but with the clean wind, it's worth a paddle.

Friday 14th and Saturday 15th are similar. Clean, cross-off winds in the mornings, with wave heights staying around 1 feet to 2 feet from the NW. The energy is moderate but nothing special, in the 40s. Crowds are possible here, but with this tiny surf, it might be quiet.

Sunday 16th August morning has a clean offshore wind from the W with a 1-foot NW swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds. The afternoon turns a bit cross-shore and choppy.

Then we hit a dead zone. From Monday 17th August through to Wednesday 20th August, there's next to nothing. Flat spells with glassy conditions on the 18th morning, but no swell to speak of.

Thursday 21st August morning sees a bit of a bump – a 2-foot NW swell with a 10-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the W. The energy is 68. It's clean, but still small. Friday 22nd August morning is similar with a 2-foot NW swell and gentle offshore winds, energy at 72. That's the best of the second week, but it's still a far cry from good.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the afternoon of Thursday 13th August. The 2-foot NW swell with a 12-second period and clean cross-off winds is the best on offer. The energy is moderate (71) and the conditions are clean. It's not a day to get excited about, but it's the one window where you might get a few fun ones.

After that, we have a long gap until the first week of the next month. The run from 17th to 20th August is mostly flat. Then a small pulse on 21st and 22nd, but still marginal. The forecast for 25th August shows a 5-foot to 6-foot NW swell, but it's onshore wind and the score is a 1 out of 10, so it's not worth the hassle.

Overall, it's a quiet period, and the blank runs are not unusual for this area. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but don't plan a trip around this.

Rusty.

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