El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, Rusty here. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it—this stretch is looking pretty grim. We're talking about El Sardinero - Primera, and for the next sixteen days, there's just nothing to get stoked about. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing strange.

The first week is a total bust. From Saturday, August 15th right through to Thursday, August 20th, it's all "poor surf conditions" with tiny, weak waves. The combined energy is mostly under 100, so there's no power behind it. On Thursday the 20th morning, the energy bumps to 175, but that's still only 3 ft of swell with onshore wind, making it choppy and messy. Not worth the effort.

There's a tiny window on Friday, August 21st morning. The wind goes offshore and clean from the SW, and the swell comes in at 3 ft from the NNW with a 10-second period, giving a combined energy of 333. The guidance says this break is sheltered and likes a northerly swell direction, so it's lining up okay. But the score is a 1 out of 10, and it's called "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It'll be clean, but the waves themselves are average at best. Not a standout.

After that, it's back to junk. From Saturday the 22nd through the end of the first week and into the second, it's all tiny swell and mostly poor conditions. There's a long gap of several days with no real recommendations.

Later in the second week, look at Thursday, August 27th morning. The swell hits 5 ft from the NW with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 396. That's moderate power, but the wind is cross-onshore and it's "fairly choppy." Still "poor surf conditions" and a zero score. Too big for groms and not clean enough for the crew.

The very end, on Sunday, August 30th morning, shows a little hope: 3 ft NW swell, 9-second period, combined energy of 156, and glassy conditions with no wind. It's surfable but very ordinary. Clean, but tiny.

Honestly, there's nothing here that'll get your heart racing. The whole period is a flat spell with only a couple of brief, mediocre moments. If you're itching to get wet, Friday the 21st morning or Sunday the 30th morning are your best shots, but don't expect much. The swell direction is okay for this spot, but the size and energy just aren't there. For a sheltered break like this, it's a quiet, boring run.

Rusty.

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