Playa de Gerra Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.40° N 4.36° W

Playa de Gerra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Gerra sea temperature is
22.9° C
1.9° 

Playa de Gerra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Gerra surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
5
0.3
NW
10
0.9
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.6
NW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.6
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10
1.4
NW
10
1.1
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9
1.1
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1.2
NNW
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0.9
NNW
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0.9
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0.8
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0.7
NNW
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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3
17
205
341
315
604
580
582
380
206
184
162
88
96
64
45
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40
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
SW
15
N
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NW
15
W
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WNW
15
NW
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High Tide
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
3:23PM2.90m
3:49AM2.85m
Low Tide
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
8:57AM1.15m
9:31PM0.96m
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Temp °C
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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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