El Sardinero - Segunda Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.78° W

El Sardinero - Segunda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Sardinero - Segunda sea temperature is
21.7° C
0.6° 

El Sardinero - Segunda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Sardinero - Segunda surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 69 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Sardinero - Segunda this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Sardinero - Segunda in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
3:39PM3.74m
4:08AM3.79m
4:32PM4.06m
4:56AM3.98m
5:18PM4.32m
5:39AM4.11m
6:01PM4.46m
6:19AM4.15m
6:41PM4.48m
6:56AM4.10m
7:20PM4.38m
7:32AM3.97m
7:57PM4.18m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.83m
10:15AM0.74m
10:44PM0.57m
11:00AM0.48m
11:29PM0.39m
11:42AM0.31m
00:11AM0.32m
12:21PM0.23m
00:50AM0.37m
12:59PM0.26m
1:27AM0.52m
1:36PM0.40m
2:03AM0.73m
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Information about the El Sardinero - Segunda Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Sardinero - Segunda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Sardinero - Segunda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Sardinero - Segunda 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 Sardinero - Segunda) 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 Sardinero - Segunda 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.

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