El Sardinero - Primera Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.48° N 3.78° W

El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Sardinero - Primera sea temperature is
21.5° C
2.1° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at this stretch.

Honestly, for the next two weeks, it's a tough slog. The entire 16-day window is a real struggle to find anything worthwhile. The first week is a total write-off, with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The second week shows a slight pulse, but it's still not great. The water is running at 71°F, which is a good 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so it's a bit of a bath.

The first hint of anything close to rideable doesn't show up until Saturday the 18th. Even then, it's a modest little bump. That morning, the swell comes from the NW at 4ft, but the period is a weak 6 seconds, so it's going to be quite soft and crumbly. The combined energy is only 139, which is on the lower side of moderate. The wind is light from the NNW, only 3 mph, so it's cross-shore and a bit bumpy, but nowhere near clean. The rest of that day and Sunday are straight onshore, so no good.

The next best chance rolls around on Tuesday the 21st. The morning session at El Sardinero - Primera looks a little better. The swell is a touch bigger at 4ft from the N, but still a short period of 6 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the W at 9 mph, which is a positive. That makes for a smoother surface, even if the waves themselves are punchy and weak. The combined energy is 108, still moderate. It's an intermediate wave, so beginners might find it a bit challenging.

Then, on Saturday the 25th, we get a bit of a longer-range blip. The swell picks up to 4ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, which is a little longer and will give a bit more shape. The combined energy jumps to 243, which is solid moderate. The problem is the wind is straight onshore from the NE at 6 mph. That will chop it up. It's a bit of a tease, but it's the biggest swell of the whole run.

Look, I'm not gonna lie to you, this is a bad run. There are no standout days. For a spot that's fairly consistent, this is a real dry spell. If you're desperate, the Tuesday the 21st morning is the cleanest option, but the waves are small and weak. The Saturday the 25th has more power, but it'll be messy. Keep an eye on the forecast, it can't stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Tuesday
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11
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Energy kJ
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39
48
51
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9
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
NNW
5
SSW
15
ENE
20
ENE
5
SSE
15
WNW
15
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20
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10
N
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NE
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NNE
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High Tide
1:29PM3.26m
2:07AM3.56m
2:40PM3.45m
3:12AM3.71m
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
Low Tide
7:40PM1.13m
8:27AM1.09m
8:51PM0.96m
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
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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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