Playa de Gerra surf break

Playa de Gerra surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

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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
16.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 25th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
NW
16
0.8
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
35
89
248
444
418
373
325
172
117
65
78
68
47
21
21
30
51
81
53
44
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
SE
5
E
0
SW
10
WSW
10
SE
15
W
5
SW
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
WSW
10
ENE
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
00:38AM3.08m
1:22PM2.87m
1:42AM3.07m
2:18PM2.97m
2:36AM3.11m
3:05PM3.09m
3:22AM3.15m
3:45PM3.20m
4:02AM3.19m
4:21PM3.29m
4:40AM3.23m
4:56PM3.36m
5:16AM3.25m
Low Tide
6:08PM1.00m
6:56AM0.81m
7:15PM0.96m
7:53AM0.77m
8:13PM0.87m
8:41AM0.72m
9:02PM0.77m
9:23AM0.66m
9:44PM0.67m
10:01AM0.61m
10:23PM0.58m
10:37AM0.58m
11:01PM0.52m
11:13AM0.57m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:50
4
10
Temp °C
24
25
27
32
31
30
28
22
26
28
27
27
30
29
24
23
21
19
18
16
17
24
25
26
32
31
28
25
23
25
26
27
25
28
28
23
22
21
19
16
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
NE
4
0.4
WNW
10
0.8
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
NE
4
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
NW
6
0.5
NW
6
Energy kJ
38
7
36
248
444
418
373
325
172
117
65
78
68
8
11
8
6
51
81
16
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
4
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
NW
16
0.5
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.1
NW
13
0.4
NE
3
0.2
ENE
3
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NE
4
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
1
35
89
10
10
4
4
7
3
1
47
21
21
20
11
1
53
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
5
0.4
NE
4
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
NW
12
0.1
N
5
0.1
NW
15
0.3
WNW
12
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
Energy kJ
3
4
36
23
1
8
30
1
4
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
NNE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.3
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
5
15
1
4
6
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
26
33
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
69
0
189
409
26
26
143
26
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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