
Surf Forecasts:
El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with 93 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sardinero - Primera over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading for El Sardinero.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is going to be a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with next to nothing in the water. From now right through until the 23rd of July, the waves are tiny, weak, and messy. The combined energy barely gets into double digits most days, topping out at a paltry 85 (weak energy) on the 21st. It’s a case of small, wind-affected dribble with very short periods, so you’d be fighting for scraps. For a beach break that’s sheltered from the north, there just isn’t enough oomph. Honestly, for the first ten days, the gear is better off staying in the van.
The only light at the end of the tunnel – and it’s a promising one, though it’s a long way off – lands on Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. That’s the one standout in the whole 16-day window. We’ll finally see a pulse of swell push in, with solid 7ft sets from the NW. The combined energy jumps to 571 (strong wave energy), which is a proper kick. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and lumpy, but the wind is set to be clean and light offshore from the west. That’ll line up nicely for a left-hander. For the experienced crew, this is the session to circle on the calendar. The water is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit. Because it’s over 8ft, this one is strictly for the experts – beginners, give it a miss.
The rest of the second week is a whole lot of ‘meh’. The 24th sees a drop back to 4ft, and while the wind stays clean, the energy drops off. Saturday morning the 25th offers glassy conditions on 3ft, but it’s weak and ordinary. The end of the month on the 27th looks similar with clean 3ft waves, but again, nothing to write home about. Just keep your eye on that Thursday the 23rd – that’s your best shot.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
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53 | 39 | 86 | 74 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:41PM3.70m | 4:10AM3.87m | 4:37PM3.96m | 5:03AM4.00m | 5:28PM4.18m | 5:51AM4.06m | 6:15PM4.31m | 6:37AM4.05m | 7:02PM4.35m | 7:21AM3.97m | 7:47PM4.27m | 8:04AM3.82m | 8:32PM4.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28AM0.88m | 9:54PM0.74m | 10:22AM0.66m | 10:49PM0.54m | 11:11AM0.48m | 11:39PM0.40m | 11:57AM0.35m | 00:27AM0.35m | 12:41PM0.32m | 1:12AM0.40m | 1:23PM0.36m | 1:56AM0.55m | 2:06PM0.49m | 2:40AM0.77m | |||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 7 | NW 4 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 4 | N 3 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNE 4 |
15 | 39 | 86 | 74 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NE 4 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 4 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNE 4 | W 9 | NW 6 |
53 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 5 | NE 4 | — | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 12 | ENE 3 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 9 | — | — | W 10 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 9 |
2 | 2 | 1 | — | 11 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | NE 4 | — |
— | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 132 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 170 | 258 | 258 | 319 | 362 | 433 | 351 | 362 | 747 | 351 | 575 | 744 | 460 | 749 | 459 | |
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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.










