Playa de Gerra surf break

Playa de Gerra surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 13 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
14.2° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Gerra in the next 16 days are 2.1m 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 14th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 14th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 16th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
1.4
WNW
1.8
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
Period(s) (?)1212111010131215161413121211111012111099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)126169946633525548650913962270140770039737824721114259348522214195
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
5
E
5
NNE
10
SE
5
ENE
10
NE
5
E
10
ENE
10
NE
5
SSW
5
NW
5
NW
5
WSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
10
W
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
crossglassglassoncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:31--7:28--7:28-
Sunset--8:58--8:59--9:00--9:01--9:02--9:04--9:05
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------24-2---
Temp. °C131618161718151516141516151416131414131415
Feels °C (?)1014151516161514141415151412151010991212
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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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