El Sardinero - Primera Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.48° N 3.78° W

El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Sardinero - Primera sea temperature is
21.9° C
0.8° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NNW swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 (Aug 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right, grab a seat. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for El Sardinero – Primera, and I gotta be straight with you: it’s a bit of a slow burn this stretch. The next week and a half is looking pretty flat and sad, but there’s a tiny glimmer of hope way out at the end of the run that might just be worth waiting for.

First thing’s first, the water is sitting at 71° which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no dramas there. But the surf? Man, it’s tiny. We’re looking at a whole lot of knee-high slop, with the swell hovering around 1ft to 2ft for the first week. The energy is weak too, with readings mostly in the 20s to 80s, which tells you there’s just nothing pushing in. The wind is all over the place, but with waves this small, it doesn’t matter if it’s glassy or cross-off, it’s just not gonna break with any sort of punch.

We’ve got a dry spell right through to the 16th, with nothing but “poor surf conditions” on the cards. It’s the kind of stretch where you’d be better off finding something else to do. The swell direction is mostly NW, but the period is short, 8 to 10 seconds, and that’s just not doing anything for this spot.

Then, on Monday the 17th, there’s a slight pulse. The morning looks a little more interesting with a reading of 104 for combined energy, and the swell bumps up to 3ft at 7 seconds. It’s still pretty ordinary, but with a clean cross-off breeze, it might be the only time you could get a fun little one if you’re desperate. You’d want to be on a longboard, that’s for sure. The afternoon goes a bit lumpy with the onshore.

After that, it’s right back to the flatness until Saturday the 22nd. That’s when things get a little more interesting. The morning of the 22nd has a glassy vibe and a 2ft NW swell with a period stretching to 11 seconds. The energy jumps up to 138, which is the most we’ve seen. It’s not big, but that longer period and glassy conditions could make for some clean, albeit small, waves. This is the first real standout, but it’s still not a winner.

However, the real one to watch is a full two days later, on Monday the 24th. The models are hinting at a proper push of energy, with readings jumping way up to 242 in the morning and 276 in the afternoon. We’re looking at 3ft to 4ft of NW swell with a period around 8 to 10 seconds. That’s a significant jump in energy compared to everything else. The issue is the wind. It’s onshore and blowing at 12 mph in the afternoon, which will chop it up. The morning is cross-on which isn’t ideal either. This is a promising sign, but it’s over a week away, so treat it as a “maybe” rather than a certainty. The swell is there, but the wind gods are going to have to cooperate.

Honestly, for a break that’s sheltered, it just seems like the swell isn’t lining up. The one spot that could be half-decent is on the 24th, but the onshore wind is a killer. For a beach setup like this, with the waves starting to get some size and a strong onshore wind, it might be a better day for the kitesurfers than for us paddle surfers. There's just nothing else worth getting excited about.

Alright, that’s the long and short of it. Keep your eyes on the 24th, but don’t hold your breath. Until next time.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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34
26
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42
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
5
SSW
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N
15
NNE
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SSE
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NNE
5
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High Tide
2:35PM3.41m
3:11AM3.56m
3:39PM3.74m
4:08AM3.79m
4:32PM4.06m
4:56AM3.98m
5:18PM4.32m
5:39AM4.11m
6:01PM4.46m
6:19AM4.15m
6:41PM4.48m
6:56AM4.10m
7:20PM4.38m
Low Tide
8:50PM1.12m
9:22AM1.03m
9:53PM0.83m
10:15AM0.74m
10:44PM0.57m
11:00AM0.48m
11:29PM0.39m
11:42AM0.31m
00:11AM0.32m
12:21PM0.23m
00:50AM0.37m
12:59PM0.26m
1:27AM0.52m
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Temp °C
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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.

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