El Sardinero - Primera Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.48° N 3.78° W

El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Sardinero - Primera sea temperature is
23.0° C
1.7° 

El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NNW swell with 638 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Sardinero - Primera this week:

The surf forecast for El Sardinero - Primera 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 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Sardinero - Primera in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sardinero - Primera over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, looking at El Sardinero. Gotta be honest, we're looking at a dry spell for the better part of the next week. Nothing but flat, weak conditions on the horizon.

Right now, through Saturday the 23rd, it's a total bust. The swell is tiny, under 3 feet, and the wind is all wrong—cross-on, onshore, or just too light to help. The energy is basically zero. The report says "poor surf conditions" and I'm not arguing. You’d be better off cleaning your board.

We finally see a change on Thursday afternoon, August 20th. A 4-foot swell from the NNW with a 10-second period rolls in, and the wind goes glassy. It’s clean, but still just on the edge of being worthwhile.

The only real window that stands out is Friday morning, August 21st. That same groundswell holds at 5 feet with that nice 10-second period, and the wind is glassy again. You'll have clean, rideable surf. The wave energy reads the highest we'll see. It's not a big swell, but after this flat spell, it’s your best bet and it will be well worth a look. Expect the crowd to be there with you.

Then it fades out again through the weekend. The next interesting pulse is way off, on Sunday morning, August 30th. That shows a solid 5-foot NW groundswell with a 12-second period and light offshore winds. The energy is strong. That's a good setup on paper, but we’re talking two weeks out, so keep an eye on it.

Water temp when the first swell shows on the 20th is about 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Patience is the name of the game. That Friday the 21st morning is your golden hour. I’m Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.4
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1.4
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1.7
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1.5
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
36
44
31
12
28
5
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11
32
154
532
604
471
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312
127
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83
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
8:07AM3.78m
8:34PM3.90m
8:43AM3.55m
9:13PM3.58m
9:23AM3.30m
9:57PM3.26m
10:16AM3.05m
10:58PM2.99m
11:38AM2.87m
00:29AM2.85m
1:23PM2.88m
2:01AM2.90m
Low Tide
2:03AM0.73m
2:12PM0.62m
2:39AM0.99m
2:51PM0.91m
3:17AM1.27m
3:32PM1.23m
4:03AM1.53m
4:25PM1.55m
5:04AM1.74m
5:44PM1.79m
6:37AM1.81m
7:32PM1.81m
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Temp °C
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Information about the El Sardinero - Primera Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Sardinero - Primera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Sardinero - Primera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Sardinero - Primera 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 (El Sardinero - Primera) 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 El Sardinero - Primera 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.

El Sardinero - Primera is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of El Astillero. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Astillero. El Astillero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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