Playa de Orinon surf break

Playa de Orinon surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 CEST
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Playa de Orinon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Orinon sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Playa de Orinon surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,077 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Orinon this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Orinon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Orinon in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 5th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 5th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
2.1
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.3
NW
12
2.2
NW
12
1.8
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
149
128
116
89
48
266
375
475
433
204
399
1130
2011
1602
1369
808
524
423
361
304
Wind (km/h)
10
N
5
S
10
ENE
10
NE
10
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
0
N
10
NE
5
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
N
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
S
5
NNE
cross
cross
on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
5:32PM3.43m
5:53AM3.27m
6:06PM3.43m
6:28AM3.22m
6:42PM3.39m
7:04AM3.14m
7:19PM3.32m
7:41AM3.04m
7:58PM3.24m
8:21AM2.93m
8:39PM3.14m
9:05AM2.84m
9:24PM3.05m
9:55AM2.77m
Low Tide
11:39PM0.50m
11:51AM0.59m
00:16AM0.52m
12:27PM0.63m
00:54AM0.58m
1:04PM0.70m
1:33AM0.68m
1:42PM0.79m
2:14AM0.78m
2:22PM0.88m
2:58AM0.87m
3:06PM0.98m
3:46AM0.93m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:49
9:50
9:51
2
2
3
2
Temp °C
19
18
18
20
18
17
18
17
18
21
18
16
15
15
15
16
16
17
20
19
22
18
18
16
18
19
13
14
14
18
19
18
15
13
14
14
14
14
16
18
18
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.3
WNW
12
2.1
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.3
NW
12
2.2
NW
12
1.8
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
Energy kJ
108
149
128
116
89
48
375
475
433
204
29
1130
2011
1602
1369
808
524
423
361
304
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
5
0.2
N
4
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
17
0.2
WNW
15
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
18
8
1
6
6
21
110
13
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
Energy kJ
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
6
1.6
NW
7
1.5
NW
10
0.3
ENE
3
0.9
NE
4
Energy kJ
90
266
399
2
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
28
2
18
28
2
298
9
2
1
28
1
2
2
2
9
28
1
18
51
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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Information about the Playa de Orinon Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Orinon 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 Orinon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Orinon 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 Orinon) 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 Orinon 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 Orinon is 9 km (6 miles) from Castro-Urdiales. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Castro-Urdiales. Castro-Urdiales has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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