Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Gerra surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with 628 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NNW swell.
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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gerra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 | NW 8 | N 8 | NW 7 | N 5 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 137 | 263 | 414 | 595 | 510 | 500 | 348 | 202 | 120 | 106 | 109 | 88 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:33PM3.45m | 8:53AM3.21m | 9:12PM3.14m | 9:33AM2.97m | 9:56PM2.83m | 10:21AM2.75m | 10:55PM2.57m | 11:31AM2.57m | 00:24AM2.42m | 1:08PM2.54m | 2:00AM2.47m | 2:29PM2.68m | 3:05AM2.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.38m | 2:41AM0.50m | 2:57PM0.64m | 3:21AM0.80m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:07AM1.09m | 4:40PM1.19m | 5:08AM1.32m | 5:57PM1.35m | 6:31AM1.43m | 7:28PM1.35m | 7:56AM1.35m | 8:40PM1.19m | |||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
53 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 137 | 263 | 414 | 595 | 510 | 500 | 348 | 202 | 120 | 106 | 109 | 88 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | N 5 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 |
— | 17 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 25 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 0 | 22 | 26 | 496 | 271 | 265 | 2 | 2 | 122 | 2 | 2 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
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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.











