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Playa de Arenillas surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa de Arenillas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Arenillas sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Arenillas this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Arenillas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arenillas in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arenillas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | |
34 | 40 | 45 | 80 | 587 | 968 | 1351 | 1256 | 1042 | 670 | 460 | 331 | 158 | 93 | 60 | 418 | 821 | 678 | 573 | 361 | 408 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 2:09AM3.19m | 2:43PM3.18m | 2:59AM3.43m | 3:29PM3.45m | 3:47AM3.66m | 4:13PM3.69m | 4:34AM3.82m | 4:57PM3.86m | 5:21AM3.89m | 5:43PM3.95m | 6:10AM3.86m | 6:30PM3.95m | 7:00AM3.73m | 7:19PM3.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:26AM0.61m | 8:44PM0.67m | 9:12AM0.37m | 9:32PM0.40m | 9:57AM0.18m | 10:18PM0.16m | 10:41AM0.06m | 11:04PM-0.01m | 11:26AM0.03m | 11:52PM-0.08m | 12:12PM0.08m | 00:41AM-0.04m | 1:00PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
 | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | 9:34 |
1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 34 | 20 | 24 | 35 | 587 | 249 | 83 | — | — | 670 | 460 | 331 | 158 | 93 | 60 | 418 | 821 | 678 | 573 | 361 | 408 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | — | — | — | NNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 9 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 28 | 23 | 44 | 119 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 19 | NW 17 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 47 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 40 | 45 | 80 | — | 968 | 1351 | 1256 | 1042 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 83 | 487 | 228 | 187 | 491 | 278 | 343 | 357 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa de Arenillas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Arenillas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Arenillas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Arenillas 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 (Playa de Arenillas) 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 Playa de Arenillas 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.
Playa de Arenillas is 8 km (5 miles) from Castro-Urdiales. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Castro-Urdiales. Castro-Urdiales has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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