El Sardinero - Primera Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.48° N 3.78° W

El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Sardinero - Primera sea temperature is
22.2°C
1.3° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Sardinero - Primera in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks look pretty quiet for the most part, so strap in. There’s a bit of a wait at the start, then a few small windows where things might line up, but no giant swell on the horizon. It’s more about picking the right time and the right bank.

First off, we have to wait through Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th. There’s just not enough push, and the wind’s all over the place. It’s not worth getting wet for. The energy readings are weak, under 200 (e.g., 197), and that tells you all you need to know.

The first real chance comes on Saturday morning, the 29th. El Sardinero - Primera will see a small but surfable pulse. We’re talking about a 1.6m (about 5 ft) NW swell with a 9-second period. The morning glass is the key here, with almost no wind from the ESE at 5 km/h (about 3 mph), it should be clean. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the best of a very ordinary bunch. The energy reading jumps up to 396, which is a bit more interesting, but we’re still in moderate territory.

The next morning, Sunday the 30th, has a slightly smaller 1.4m (about 5 ft) swell, but again, glassy conditions early (WNW at 5 km/h or 3 mph) will keep it tidy. The period stretches to 10 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The energy is moderate at 353. It’s the same story – surfable, but you won’t be writing home about it.

Monday morning the 31st is the same sort of deal, clean with a 1.4m (5 ft) NW swell and 10-second period, but the energy is higher at 375. Still, the afternoon turns onshore, so it’s a morning mission if you’re keen.

Now, Tuesday the 1st of September is a sneaky one. The swell drops to 1.1m (about 4 ft), but we pick up a cross-offshore wind from the W and WNW, which should hold the waves open and keep them clean. It’s not big, but it might be the most user-friendly day of this whole run so far. Light winds too.

Then we hit a flat spell. Wednesday and Thursday look poor, with weak energy (58-73), and nothing much on offer. Friday the 4th has a little bit of swell (0.6m or 2 ft) but the onshore flow kills it.

Now, here’s where it gets more interesting for the experts. On Saturday the 5th of September, the swell jumps up. The morning has a 1.2m (4 ft) NW swell with an 11-second period and the energy is strong (508). The afternoon, though, it goes off – a 1.7m (6 ft) NNW swell with a 13-second period and a huge jump in energy to 953. That’s a solid groundswell, the kind with real power. But there’s a catch: the wind is onshore (ENE at 20 km/h or 12 mph), which is going to chop it up. This one is for the experienced crew only, and even then, it might be more about the current and the mess than the waves.

Sunday morning the 6th is a similar story – 1.6m (5 ft) of NNW swell at 11 seconds, still with that onshore wind. The energy is still high (639), but it’s not going to be clean. It’s a paddling workout with a side of chop.

After that, it fades again. We get a few days of smaller stuff (1.0 to 1.3m, or 3 to 4 ft) and a mix of winds. The morning of Tuesday the 8th of September has a clean window with a 1.0m (3 ft) NW swell and glassy conditions (NW at 5 km/h or 3 mph), but it’s small. Nothing exciting until around the 11th, which looks flat and onshore.

So, the long and short of it: the standout is Saturday the 29th of August morning for a clean, fun-sized wave. The more powerful one is the evening of Saturday the 5th of September, but that’s only for the experts and it’s going to be rough. This is a period where you’ll have to pick your moments, and those moments are early in the morning when the wind goes glassy. The water is 22° (about 72°F), which is a touch warmer than normal for late August, so the wetsuit can be a little thinner.

Crowds are likely at El Sardinero - Primera (often), so get out there early if you want a peak to yourself.

Take it easy,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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0.3
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.3
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8
1.1
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8
1.4
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10
1.4
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10
1.3
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9
1.4
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1.4
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1.5
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10
1.1
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9
1.1
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9
0.8
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8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
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0.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
23
41
169
261
777
376
256
177
348
365
266
365
373
432
220
179
102
69
55
33
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
30
SW
15
WSW
10
SE
10
NNW
10
SW
5
ESE
10
NNE
5
SSE
5
WNW
15
NW
5
WSW
5
NW
15
NE
5
SSW
10
W
10
WNW
5
SSW
0
ESE
15
ENE
5
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High Tide
5:15PM4.00m
5:28AM3.95m
5:44PM4.16m
5:57AM4.06m
6:14PM4.25m
6:27AM4.10m
6:45PM4.28m
6:57AM4.07m
7:18PM4.22m
7:31AM3.96m
7:54PM4.08m
8:08AM3.78m
8:36PM3.84m
Low Tide
11:01AM0.71m
11:21PM0.68m
11:32AM0.54m
11:52PM0.53m
12:03PM0.43m
00:24AM0.47m
12:35PM0.38m
00:56AM0.48m
1:08PM0.41m
1:31AM0.58m
1:43PM0.53m
2:09AM0.76m
2:23PM0.73m
2:52AM1.01m
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9:00
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Temp °C
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27
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18
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Feels °C
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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.

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