Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Robayera surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Robayera this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Robayera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Robayera in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Robayera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Playa de Robayera.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a waiting game. The next few days are looking pretty ordinary, with small, messy waves and cross-onshore winds messing things up. It’s not until Saturday the 22nd that we see a real window of opportunity.
The standout session is definitely Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. We’re looking at a clean 4ft wave from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is going light and cross-offshore, which should clean things right up. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 73°. The wave energy is moderate (281), so it’s not going to be a pumping beast, but it’ll be fun and surfable. Saturday afternoon is even better with glassy conditions, same 4ft NW swell, but the energy drops a little (249). This is a river mouth, so it’s exposed to the NW, and it’s fairly consistent, but crowds are often a thing here, so expect some company.
Before that, there’s a gap of nothing much worth paddling out for. From Tuesday the 18th right through to Friday the 21st, it’s all small, weak, and choppy. The swell does bump up on the 20th and 21st, with 4ft to 5ft NW swell, but the wind is cross-on and the conditions are just poor. The 5ft on Friday the 21st is borderline, but with a cross-on breeze, it’s not worth the hassle.
After the Saturday highlight, it fades again. Sunday the 23rd is a write-off with rain and onshore wind. The following week is a bit of a mixed bag of small, weak swells and poor conditions. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday the 26th morning with glassy conditions and a 3ft WNW swell, but the energy is only 109, so it’s very ordinary. Then on the 27th, the swell jumps to 8ft from the NW (strong energy at 939), but it’s blown out by a 15 mph cross-on wind, making it a mess. That’s expert-only territory for size, but the wind ruins it.
The long-range looks pretty bleak. The last few days of August and into September show nothing but very small, weak pulses and mostly cross-onshore winds. There’s a glassy morning on the 31st of August with a 1ft WNW swell, but that’s barely a ripple. The 1st of September is similar – glassy but tiny. The 2nd of September morning has a glassy 3ft NW swell, but again, it’s not enough to get excited about.
Honestly, for this stretch, if you’re looking for a paddle, your best bet is to circle Saturday the 22nd. The rest of the window is mostly a write-off, with long gaps of nothing. If the wind stays onshore when the swell is bigger, this setup might be more interesting for the kite crowd than us surfers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 209 | 303 | 328 | 572 | 488 | 538 | 348 | 225 | 210 | 167 | 102 | 91 | 105 | 72 | 62 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:53AM3.22m | 9:12PM3.15m | 9:33AM2.98m | 9:57PM2.84m | 10:21AM2.76m | 10:55PM2.58m | 11:31AM2.58m | 00:24AM2.43m | 1:08PM2.55m | 2:01AM2.48m | 2:29PM2.69m | 3:05AM2.66m | 3:23PM2.91m | 3:49AM2.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.81m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:07AM1.10m | 4:40PM1.19m | 5:08AM1.33m | 5:58PM1.36m | 6:32AM1.43m | 7:28PM1.35m | 7:56AM1.36m | 8:41PM1.19m | 8:58AM1.16m | 9:31PM0.97m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
44 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 209 | 303 | 328 | 572 | 488 | 538 | 348 | 225 | 210 | 167 | 102 | 91 | 105 | 72 | 62 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | N 11 | N 8 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
11 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 11 | — | 18 | 18 | 18 | 56 | 39 | 31 | 17 | 17 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 8 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — |
5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 417 | 349 | 301 | 423 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 147 | 501 | 467 |
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Information about the Playa de Robayera Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Robayera 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 Robayera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Robayera 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 Robayera) 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 Robayera 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 Robayera is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Camargo. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camargo. Camargo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











