El Sardinero - Primera Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.48° N 3.78° W

El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Sardinero - Primera sea temperature is
22.8° C
2.5° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 21st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 21st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf quality, with only a couple of moments that might just about get you wet. For the first few days, from Tuesday the 21st right through the rest of that week, the conditions are really ordinary. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is small and weak, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” It’s a real bummer, but it’s just how it’s shaping up.

The first time we see anything that might be worth a look is Sunday morning, the 26th of July. The waves are described as “surfable but very ordinary,” but it’s the best we’ve got up to that point. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW at 15 km/h, which should keep things reasonably clean. The swell is 4 feet from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, at 152. It’s not going to be a classic, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the only game in town that morning.

After that, we go back into a blank run. The next glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning, the 31st of July. Again, we see “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The swell is tiny, just 2 feet from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light and offshore from the west at 10 km/h, which will give it a clean face. The combined energy is weak, at 106. It’s an early morning mission for the die-hards only.

Then there’s another gap until Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. This one is a bit more interesting, but still nothing to write home about. The swell is 4 feet from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW at 15 km/h, and the combined energy is moderate, at 132. It’s surfable, but only just.

The only spot on the radar is El Sardinero - Primera. It’s a fairly consistent, sheltered spot that needs a northerly swell direction. The water temperature is a notable 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a full 5° warmer than the long-term average. That’s a nice bonus if you’re in the water.

Honestly, the standout in this 16-day window is a weak one, but if you had to pick, the Sunday morning of the 26th of July is the best bet. It’s the biggest swell of the period at 4 feet, and the light offshore wind will make it cleaner than anything else. But keep your expectations low. This is a period where the forecast is reliable, and unfortunately, it’s not promising. It’s one of those times where the ocean just doesn’t want to play ball.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

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NNE
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1.2
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6
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NNE
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
123
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110
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71
58
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245
98
123
149
117
105
235
312
207
Wind (km/h)
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NE
10
SSW
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SW
10
WNW
15
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25
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High Tide
11:02PM3.35m
11:22AM3.02m
00:07AM3.15m
12:35PM2.94m
1:18AM3.06m
1:53PM2.98m
2:25AM3.09m
2:59PM3.13m
3:21AM3.20m
3:50PM3.32m
4:06AM3.34m
4:32PM3.52m
4:44AM3.50m
Low Tide
4:23PM1.19m
5:06AM1.50m
5:23PM1.42m
6:13AM1.63m
6:38PM1.57m
7:29AM1.63m
7:59PM1.58m
8:37AM1.51m
9:05PM1.48m
9:30AM1.33m
9:55PM1.32m
10:12AM1.12m
10:36PM1.14m
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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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