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Playa de Arenillas surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 11 May 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Arenillas this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Arenillas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arenillas in the next 12 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 12th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 12th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arenillas over the next 12 days.
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Fri 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 754 | 523 | 520 | 760 | 527 | 509 | 328 | 251 | 164 | 120 | 96 | 58 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 52 | 60 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 41 | 75 | 50 | 25 | 15 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:06AM 3.40 | 5:21PM 3.47 | 5:38AM 3.40 | 5:52PM 3.48 | 6:11AM 3.34 | 6:25PM 3.44 | 6:45AM 3.25 | 6:59PM 3.36 | 7:20AM 3.12 | 7:36PM 3.25 | 8:00AM 2.98 | 8:18PM 3.12 | 8:46AM 2.85 | 9:09PM 3.02 | 9:44AM 2.74 | 10:10PM 2.96 | 10:55AM 2.71 | 11:20PM 2.97 | 12:09PM 2.79 | 12:30AM 3.09 | 1:16PM 2.97 | 1:34AM 3.27 | 2:14PM 3.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:54PM 0.48 | 11:08AM 0.47 | 11:27PM 0.44 | 11:40AM 0.49 | 12:01AM 0.45 | 12:13PM 0.55 | 12:36AM 0.52 | 12:47PM 0.64 | 1:12AM 0.63 | 1:23PM 0.76 | 1:52AM 0.75 | 2:03PM 0.88 | 2:37AM 0.87 | 2:49PM 0.99 | 3:30AM 0.96 | 3:46PM 1.09 | 4:34AM 0.99 | 4:53PM 1.12 | 5:44AM 0.91 | 6:05PM 1.04 | 6:51AM 0.75 | 7:12PM 0.87 | 7:51AM 0.54 | |||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Fri 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:39 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | 11 | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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 13 km (8 miles) from the city of El Astillero. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Astillero. El Astillero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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