Playa de Gerra surf break

Playa de Gerra surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 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
14.0° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 16th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 16th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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 Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
1
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
3
3
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NW
2
WNW
1.9
NW
1.7
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
WNW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.9
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
0.9
NW
0.6
NW
Period(s) (?)1115161413121211111010109915131816141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)530171418221203613442540283204148124115814759144534909614257132
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
SW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
SE
5
ENE
15
ENE
5
E
5
NE
10
NE
5
S
5
NW
5
NNW
0
SW
15
ENE
25
ENE
10
ESE
25
E
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
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on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise-7:33--7:31--7:31--7:28--7:28--7:26--7:24-
Sunset--9:00--9:01--9:02--9:04--9:05--9:06--9:07
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light rain
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
--------11-----------
Temp. °C151415141416141315141517161718161515131415
Feels °C (?)151314141415141214131516161718171311998
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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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