Playa de Gerra surf break

Playa de Gerra surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 May 2026 CEST
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Playa de Gerra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Gerra sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Gerra this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Gerra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Gerra in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
8
0.8
N
7
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
7
0.7
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
2.3
NNW
13
2.5
NNW
12
2.4
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
10
1.4
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.7
NW
13
1.9
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
66
85
38
85
101
45
347
1700
1637
1265
750
553
293
238
117
65
174
765
961
1059
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
35
NW
30
W
15
NNW
15
NW
15
W
15
WNW
15
NW
10
S
5
NNE
10
N
10
SW
5
N
10
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:11AM2.93m
1:52PM2.88m
2:07AM3.15m
2:42PM3.14m
2:57AM3.39m
3:28PM3.41m
3:45AM3.61m
4:12PM3.64m
4:32AM3.77m
4:56PM3.82m
5:20AM3.84m
5:41PM3.91m
6:08AM3.81m
6:28PM3.90m
Low Tide
7:35AM0.85m
7:53PM0.92m
8:25AM0.60m
8:43PM0.66m
9:11AM0.36m
9:31PM0.39m
9:56AM0.16m
10:17PM0.15m
10:40AM0.05m
11:03PM-0.01m
11:25AM0.02m
11:51PM-0.08m
12:11PM0.07m
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cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:35
9:36
9:37
1
1
15
5
1
2
Temp °C
16
14
14
14
14
15
14
14
15
14
12
13
13
13
14
14
15
16
15
15
16
16
13
12
12
11
12
12
8
8
8
9
10
10
9
10
13
14
14
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
8
0.8
N
7
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
7
0.7
NNW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.6
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
12
2.4
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
10
1.4
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
1.4
NW
14
1.7
NW
13
1.9
NW
12
Energy kJ
133
66
85
38
85
6
45
347
1637
1265
750
553
293
238
117
65
57
765
961
1059
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
9
0.1
N
14
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
NW
15
0.7
NW
7
Energy kJ
29
4
5
5
71
9
18
174
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.4
NNW
14
0.3
NW
16
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
4
75
41
39
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
5
2.3
NNW
13
Energy kJ
101
39
1700
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
93
2
407
83
75
426
105
75
122
2
75
75
0
0
26
2
22
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
4
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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Information about the Playa de Gerra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Gerra 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 Gerra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Gerra 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 Gerra) 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 Gerra 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 Gerra is 26 km (16 miles) from Torrelavega. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Torrelavega. Torrelavega has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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