Surf Forecasts:
El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sardinero - Primera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet picture for El Sardinero - Primera. The first week of the forecast is a real struggle. There’s a gap right at the start with no real surf on offer until Monday morning, the 27th of July. Even then, that’s the only real standout in the whole 16-day window, and it’s worth a look.
The standout moment comes on Monday, the 27th of July. The morning session is the one to chase. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell pushing in from the NNW, and the wind is glassy with a light NE breeze. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate at 433, and that 11-second period gives it some real push. The water temperature is 72°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is offshore for this spot, so the waves will be holding up nicely. It’s going to be a bit inconsistent, but when the sets come through, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are likely, so get there early.
After that, the surf drops off fast. Tuesday morning the 28th sees a choppy 4ft, and by Wednesday the 29th it’s down to 3ft with cross-off winds. The energy drops to 129. It’s clean but small. From Thursday the 30th through to the end of the first week, the swell barely reaches 3ft, and the energy is weak, often below 100. The wind is a mess, mostly cross-on or onshore.
The second week is a write-off. From the 3rd of August until the 10th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with very weak energy. There are a few glassy mornings, like the 3rd and the 7th, but the swell is too small to do anything with. The 4th of August shows a 3ft bump but the wind is onshore. It’s a long, flat run.
In short, if you can get out for Monday morning the 27th of July, that’s your best bet. After that, it’s a waiting game. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for most of the month.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
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 kJ | 145 | 114 | 120 | 352 | 339 | 487 | 304 | 245 | 154 | 120 | 81 | 61 | 82 | 74 | 57 | 44 | 28 | 40 | 54 | 45 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:50PM3.32m | 4:06AM3.34m | 4:32PM3.52m | 4:44AM3.50m | 5:08PM3.69m | 5:19AM3.65m | 5:41PM3.84m | 5:52AM3.77m | 6:11PM3.94m | 6:23AM3.84m | 6:42PM4.01m | 6:54AM3.86m | 7:13PM4.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30AM1.33m | 9:55PM1.32m | 10:12AM1.12m | 10:36PM1.14m | 10:50AM0.93m | 11:12PM0.97m | 11:24AM0.77m | 11:45PM0.82m | 11:57AM0.66m | 00:18AM0.72m | 12:29PM0.59m | 00:51AM0.67m | 1:02PM0.56m | 1:24AM0.67m | |||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 145 | 15 | 120 | 352 | 339 | 487 | 304 | 245 | 154 | 120 | 81 | 18 | 82 | 74 | 57 | 44 | 28 | 40 | 54 | 45 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 11 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 78 | 63 | 102 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 61 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | NW 8 | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 18 | 29 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NW 3 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | NE 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 114 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 22 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 12 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 21 | 8 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 8 |
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