El Sardinero - Primera Surf Break

El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.48° N 3.78° W

Issued: 1 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Sardinero - Primera sea temperature is
21.8° C

2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Sardinero - Primera in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 11th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 11th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got for El Sardinero - Primera.

To be straight with you, this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with onshore or cross-offshore winds, and it’s not going to get good for a while. The area is sheltered from the swell, and the direction we get isn't matching what this spot really wants.

The water is running at 71° on Monday the 6th, which is a full 5° warmer than usual – that's very unusual for this time of year, so it’s going to feel like a bath.

From Monday the 6th right through to Friday the 17th of July, every single session is labelled as "poor surf conditions". The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7 ft to 2 ft, and the wave energy is weak, often reading in the double digits (between 10 and 124). The wind is all over the place, but mostly cross-off or cross, never clean offshore.

We finally see a little uptick in size by Friday the 17th of July afternoon, with swell hitting 3 ft from the NW, and the energy picks up to 117. That continues through to Tuesday the 21st, with the biggest forecast swell on Tuesday afternoon reaching 4 ft from the NNW and combined energy of 256 (moderate energy). But even then, the forecast still calls it "poor surf conditions".

With these conditions – small, weak swell, and a beach break setup – this stretch looks far more interesting for a kite surfer than anyone trying to paddle in. There’s just nothing here to get excited about for the next two and a half weeks. Hang in there, check back later in the month.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
25
25
17
10
16
16
36
58
55
54
41
57
49
61
94
79
55
64
50
29
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
SW
20
W
20
W
15
SW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
SW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
SSE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
W
20
W
20
W
5
NNW
Wind State
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
on
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
9:41PM3.57m
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
Low Tide
3:22PM0.99m
3:57AM1.14m
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
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:58
9:58
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:55
9:55
9:54
 mm
Temp °C
30
29
21
22
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
23
22
25
27
27
26
23
22
21
Feels °C
27
29
21
22
21
20
22
22
22
22
21
22
24
23
25
26
27
25
22
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NE
4
0.7
N
7
0.6
WNW
5
Energy kJ
40
25
25
17
10
16
5
36
58
55
54
41
57
49
42
94
79
55
14
50
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
NW
10
0.3
WNW
5
0.2
N
4
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
NNW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
N
6
Energy kJ
6
6
3
3
1
6
16
4
2
3
1
7
9
7
61
23
4
4
64
49
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
N
5
0.2
N
4
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
N
15
0.3
NW
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
6
0.2
N
10
0.5
NW
6
0.4
NNW
8
Energy kJ
1
1
1
5
5
2
1
3
3
4
27
2
1
7
19
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.5
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.5
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.6
ENE
3
1
WNW
6
Energy kJ
20
1
7
16
9
5
7
58
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
8
188
132
744
132
374
368
13
15
89
13
15
22
3
3
22
3
15
433
45
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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