Surf Forecasts:
Liencres surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with 677 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Liencres this week:
The surf forecast for Liencres over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Liencres in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Liencres over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a quiet start to the week here in Cantabria with Liencres pretty much flat or messy for the first few days. Don’t even bother paddling out Monday or Tuesday – you’ll just be getting frustrated by a light cross-onshore breeze and tiny, weak swell with hardly any energy in the water. The combined swell energy on Monday is only 55 (moderate at best), and Tuesday isn’t much better. We’ve got a gap of pretty poor conditions right up until Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday afternoon does see a bit of a lift, with swell building to 5 ft from the NW and energy jumping up to 558 thanks to a longer 12-second period, but the cross-onshore wind and some light rain will keep things choppy and unattractive. Not exactly making you want to rush down.
Now, if you’re patient, there is a real stand-out moment. Friday, 21 August, is looking like the pick of the first week. The morning starts glassy, with the wind swinging to the south at only 3 mph, and the waves will be a clean, solid 5 ft from the NW. The energy is pumping at 603, making for a powerful, well-shaped wave at this exposed beach. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so you’ve got proper groundswell that will hold its shape. By the afternoon it goes dead calm – glassy as a lake – with the same size and direction. This is going to be clean, crisp, and very surfable. It’s not just the best of the week, it’s the true highlight. Keep in mind though, Liencres can pull a crowd when it’s good, so get down early.
Saturday morning will still offer something, but it’s a step down to 3 ft and the energy drops back to 161. It’s cross-offshore and clean, so you’ll get some fun little runners, but nothing like Friday’s quality. After that, we drift back into small and forgettable surf until the next window.
For the second week, things get pretty quiet again – the pattern looks pretty flat and messy. But hold tight, because Sunday, 30 August (over a week away) has a morning that looks like a gem on paper. We’re looking at another day with 5 ft of NW swell, combined energy at 516, and total glass – zero wind. That’s going to be a dreamy, clean session. Keep in mind though, at nine days out, this is a more promising-looking forecast than a sure thing, so keep an eye on it. The water temp won’t be an issue – I don’t have a specific number right here but for what we get at this time of year, it’s all fine.
Wind spoils the afternoon again, and from there it’s rough and messy into September with onshore winds killing any chance of clean waves. So to sum it up: the surf is pretty ordinary most days, but if you pick your moment, the Friday the 21st is the clear winner, with the Sunday the 30th as a nice long-range possibility.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | N 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 |
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57 | 34 | 54 | 25 | 37 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 209 | 558 | 677 | 570 | 500 | 348 | 159 | 126 | 122 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:17AM3.45m | 8:35PM3.48m | 8:55AM3.23m | 9:14PM3.16m | 9:34AM3.00m | 9:58PM2.85m | 10:23AM2.77m | 10:57PM2.59m | 11:33AM2.59m | 00:26AM2.45m | 1:10PM2.56m | 2:02AM2.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04AM0.24m | 2:17PM0.39m | 2:42AM0.51m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:22AM0.81m | 3:45PM0.94m | 4:08AM1.10m | 4:41PM1.20m | 5:09AM1.34m | 5:59PM1.37m | 6:33AM1.44m | 7:30PM1.36m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 |
57 | 34 | 54 | 25 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 209 | 558 | 677 | 570 | 500 | 348 | 159 | 126 | 122 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNE 4 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NNW 6 | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | WNW 10 |
24 | 21 | — | 17 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 50 | — | 21 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | N 14 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 425 | 537 | 337 | 547 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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Information about the Liencres Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Liencres provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Liencres can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Liencres 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 (Liencres) 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 Liencres 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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