Surf Forecasts:
El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sardinero - Primera over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the surf ahead for the next couple of weeks. I’ve been scouring the charts for El Sardinero - Primera, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking like a tough stretch.
Right now, there’s nothing on the table. The first recommendation doesn’t come until Thursday, so we’re looking at a dry spell for the first few days of the forecast. Honestly, there’s a real gap here with no worthwhile surf at all for the first few days. We’re looking at a long wait until the 11th of July just to see any real energy show up.
Let’s get into the few spots that might offer a wave. The first real chance comes on Saturday, the 12th of July. It’s a clean morning with light cross-shore winds, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak (71), so don't expect much push. The afternoon gets a bit more interesting though – a cross-offshore wind from the W at 12 mph will clean things up, but the swell remains small and weak.
The only time the swell really tries to build is on Monday morning, the 13th of July. We see the biggest wave of the forecast so far at 3ft from the NW. The period drops to a short 7 seconds though, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and weak. The combined energy is still low (84). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, which is the best wind we’ve seen in a while. For a brief window, this might offer a clean, rideable wave for the experienced crew who know how to make the most of small, short-period swell. But it’s not a standout by any means.
After that, the energy just fades away again, dropping into the weak and tiny range for the rest of the second week. There’s a moment on Monday morning, the 20th of July with a tiny 3ft swell and glassy conditions with no wind, but it lasts for just one morning.
Overall, it’s a blank run for the area. If you’re desperate for a paddle, keep an eye on the 13th of July morning. Otherwise, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a traditional surfer given the light winds and small, weak swells.
Keep your eyes on the charts, folks. It tends not to stay this poor for long.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | N 6 |
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 kJ | 25 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 57 | 49 | 64 | 75 | 80 | 57 | 40 | 141 | 75 | 27 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:01AM3.27m | 10:36PM3.49m | 11:02AM3.19m | 11:43PM3.45m | 12:14PM3.17m | 00:56AM3.47m | 1:29PM3.26m | 2:07AM3.56m | 2:40PM3.45m | 3:12AM3.71m | 3:41PM3.70m | 4:10AM3.87m | 4:37PM3.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM1.09m | 4:54AM1.24m | 5:12PM1.17m | 6:02AM1.29m | 6:24PM1.20m | 7:16AM1.24m | 7:40PM1.13m | 8:27AM1.09m | 8:51PM0.96m | 9:28AM0.88m | 9:54PM0.74m | 10:22AM0.66m | 10:49PM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 25 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 36 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 57 | 49 | 42 | 75 | 80 | 57 | 40 | 141 | 75 | 27 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 64 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 32 | 9 | 21 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | N 4 | N 8 | WNW 3 | N 9 | NNW 13 | — | — | N 10 | N 5 | NE 4 | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 744 | 91 | 373 | 455 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 14 | 433 | 0 | 21 | 515 | 104 |
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