Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Orinon surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. 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 (Aug 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Orinon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 12 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 149 | 396 | 304 | 561 | 604 | 604 | 400 | 216 | 148 | 80 | 36 | 63 | 51 | 37 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:58PM2.86m | 10:23AM2.77m | 10:57PM2.59m | 11:33AM2.60m | 00:26AM2.45m | 1:10PM2.56m | 2:03AM2.50m | 2:31PM2.70m | 3:07AM2.67m | 3:25PM2.93m | 3:51AM2.89m | 4:05PM3.18m | 4:27AM3.10m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:08AM1.10m | 4:41PM1.19m | 5:09AM1.33m | 5:58PM1.36m | 6:33AM1.44m | 7:29PM1.36m | 7:57AM1.36m | 8:42PM1.20m | 8:59AM1.17m | 9:32PM0.97m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:12PM0.72m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | S 3 | NNW 12 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 149 | 396 | 304 | 561 | 604 | 604 | 400 | 216 | 148 | 45 | 27 | 21 | 51 | 37 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | W 8 | NNW 7 | N 10 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | 36 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | NW 9 | ENE 4 | N 6 | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 127 | 1 | 18 | 28 | 2 | 18 | 84 | 2 | 26 | 52 | 141 | 464 | 469 | 18 |
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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).
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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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