Surf Forecasts:
El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with NNW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Sardinero - Primera in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
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 menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’re in for a bit of a slow start, honestly. The first few days are looking pretty flat and messy, with nothing solid on offer. There’s a run of poor conditions right through the Thursday afternoon, then Friday, and the whole weekend. It’s not until Monday the 27th that we finally see a pulse of energy, but it’s a marginal one at best.
The main event, if you can call it that, is a short window late on the 27th. The swell picks up to 4ft from the NNW with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (407). That’s a groundswell, and it’s got some punch. The morning of Monday the 27th sees a light NNE wind going onshore, which is a bit of a bummer, but it’s a slight air, so keep an eye on it. The water temperature is a notable 73°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 4° above the norm. That’s a nice bonus.
The real standout, though, comes in the second week. On Saturday the 1st of August, we’ve got a morning of glassy conditions. The swell is modest at 2ft from the NW, but the period is a solid 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (104). The wind is a light WSW, glassy, making for clean, smooth conditions. It’s not a big wave, but it’s surfable and clean. The best session on offer in this whole period.
Now, for the rest of the runs. On Sunday the 2nd, the swell jumps up to 5ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and the energy is strong (375). But the wind is a cross-onshore from the ENE, making it choppy and messy. That’s a pass for me. The following Monday and Tuesday see cleaner cross-off winds, but the swell is dropping back to the 3ft to 4ft range, with moderate energy. It’s surfable but ordinary. The final days taper off into small, weak swells with little energy.
Overall, there’s no single session that’s going to blow your mind. The most promising is the Saturday 1st of August morning glass-off at El Sardinero - Primera, but it’s a small wave. The Monday 27th has the most size and energy, but the wind is a letdown. The rest is a waiting game. This is a stretch where the forecast can change, so don’t write it off completely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
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 kJ | 52 | 40 | 17 | 25 | 69 | 184 | 322 | 353 | 206 | 149 | 120 | 322 | 411 | 331 | 223 | 192 | 133 | 132 | 62 | 74 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:08PM3.69m | 5:19AM3.65m | 5:41PM3.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:50AM0.93m | 11:12PM0.97m | 11:24AM0.77m | 11:45PM0.82m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | N 7 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 52 | 40 | 17 | 25 | 69 | 4 | — | 353 | 206 | 149 | 120 | 322 | 411 | 331 | 223 | 192 | 133 | 132 | 62 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 12 | — | — | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 8 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 15 | 71 | 77 | 45 | 35 | 45 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 8 | 29 | 8 | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | W 3 | — | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 30 | — | 184 | 322 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 2 | — | 31 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 8 | 362 | 1078 | 104 | 332 | 129 | 28 | 28 | 464 | 28 | 15 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
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