Playa de Arenillas surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 CEST
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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
18.6° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Playa de Arenillas surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with NW swell.

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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arenillas over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
1.6
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
2.5
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.3
NW
12
2.1
NW
12
1.9
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.1
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
149
128
142
89
48
273
443
565
465
357
716
1713
2032
1576
1250
836
524
361
265
170
373
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
WSW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
5
NW
10
NE
10
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
10
W
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
ESE
0
NNE
15
NE
5
SE
5
E
15
ENE
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:52AM3.28m
6:06PM3.44m
6:28AM3.24m
6:42PM3.40m
7:04AM3.16m
7:19PM3.33m
7:41AM3.05m
7:57PM3.25m
8:20AM2.95m
8:38PM3.15m
9:04AM2.85m
9:24PM3.06m
9:55AM2.78m
Low Tide
11:39PM0.51m
11:51AM0.60m
00:16AM0.53m
12:27PM0.64m
00:54AM0.59m
1:04PM0.71m
1:33AM0.68m
1:42PM0.80m
2:14AM0.79m
2:22PM0.89m
2:57AM0.88m
3:06PM0.99m
3:45AM0.94m
3:56PM1.06m
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light rain
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6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:51
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
18
18
20
17
17
18
17
18
21
19
16
16
15
16
17
17
18
20
18
19
22
17
16
18
17
14
15
14
17
20
19
15
14
13
16
14
14
18
19
18
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
2.5
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.3
NW
12
2.1
NW
12
1.9
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
149
128
142
89
48
443
565
465
357
716
1713
2032
1576
1250
836
524
361
265
170
373
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
0.2
N
4
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
17
0.2
WNW
15
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.5
NW
13
0.2
NNE
4
Energy kJ
8
1
6
6
21
75
4
2
87
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
9
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
5
1.6
NW
7
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
58
273
2
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
19
27
0
299
11
11
0
27
0
11
11
0
0
27
1
0
27
1
17
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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