
Surf Forecasts:
El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 478 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 (Jul 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sardinero - Primera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next sixteen days.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with ya – the next week or so is looking pretty flat and ordinary. We've got a lot of small, weak swell and messy winds. The first real flicker of hope doesn't show up until Monday the 27th of July. That morning, we get a bit of a pulse. El Sardinero - Primera will see a clean 4ft groundswell rolling in from the NNW. The wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm – and that's a huge plus. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 72°, which is pretty nice. The combined energy is moderate (431), so there's a bit of push behind it, but it's not a massive day. That long period (11 seconds) will mean longer waits between sets, but the waves themselves should have some shape. The afternoon though, the wind swings onshore and ruins it, so you need to be on it early. This is your best bet for a proper surf in the whole outlook.
After that, it's a real dry spell. From Tuesday the 28th right through to the 5th of August, the wave heights are consistently under 3ft, and the wind is mostly onshore, cross-onshore, or just not clean. There's a brief moment on the morning of the 5th of August when the swell bumps up to 4ft with a light offshore wind, but the period is short (9 seconds), and the conditions are just “ordinary”. It's not a total washout, but you won't be telling your mates about it.
The bad news is that's it for the whole sixteen days. There's really only that one morning, Monday the 27th, that stands out as a genuinely good opportunity. The rest of the time, the swell is too small, the wind is too messy, or both. For a spot that's sheltered from the north, it's just not getting the right energy. Given the small surf and the combined energy dropping to weak two-digit figures for most of the run, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on many of those afternoons.
So, if you're keen, mark your calendar for the morning of the 27th. Otherwise, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a long, flat stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
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22 | 147 | 204 | 136 | 90 | 110 | 352 | 419 | 478 | 304 | 208 | 154 | 106 | 103 | 62 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 43 | 40 | 42 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:59PM3.13m | 3:21AM3.20m | 3:50PM3.32m | 4:06AM3.34m | 4:32PM3.52m | 4:44AM3.50m | 5:08PM3.69m | 5:19AM3.65m | 5:41PM3.84m | 5:52AM3.77m | 6:11PM3.94m | 6:23AM3.84m | 6:42PM4.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37AM1.51m | 9:05PM1.48m | 9:30AM1.33m | 9:55PM1.32m | 10:12AM1.12m | 10:36PM1.14m | 10:50AM0.93m | 11:12PM0.97m | 11:24AM0.77m | 11:45PM0.82m | 11:57AM0.66m | 00:18AM0.72m | 12:29PM0.59m | 00:51AM0.67m | |||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | |
mm | 5 | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
22 | 5 | 204 | 136 | 90 | 110 | 352 | 419 | 478 | 304 | 208 | 154 | 106 | 103 | 62 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 43 | 40 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | W 10 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | N 9 | NW 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 7 |
3 | — | 2 | 3 | 15 | 107 | 61 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 4 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | W 3 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
42 | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 21 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 1076 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 169 | 132 |
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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.
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