Surf Forecasts:
El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 (Aug 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
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 coming up for the Sardinero stretch.
We're looking at a pretty slim run of surf for the next couple of weeks. The pattern starts with a bit of a pulse, but it fades fast and leaves us with a whole lot of nothing for most of the outlook. The first real chance to get wet is Monday morning, August 31st.
Monday morning, August 31st is your best bet by a long shot. El Sardinero - Primera will see a solid 6ft of swell churning in from the northwest, with a moderate wave energy of 638 in the water. The real kicker here is the wind – a light 6 mph cross-off from the west. That's going to keep the surface clean and make for some proper, lined-up waves. Water temp is sitting at 71°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time – a nice little bonus. It's a fairly consistent spot, but it can get a bit crowded, so just keep that in mind if you're looking for a solo session.
After that, things drop off a cliff. The swell backs right down through the week, and the wind turns nasty. Tuesday morning, September 1st, has a tiny 4ft of swell with glassy conditions, but it's pretty ordinary. By Wednesday and Thursday, the swell is down to a pathetic 2ft, and the onshore winds are going to ruin what little is there. There's a brief window of clean, cross-off winds on Friday, September 4th, but the swell is still only 2ft – not enough to get excited about.
The next potential highlight is Saturday morning, September 6th, but it's a tricky one. The swell picks up to 5ft from the NNW with a very long period of 12 seconds (a proper groundswell). That gives a strong wave energy of 607. However, the wind is a light cross-onshore, and that long period might make it break a bit too straight for a beach setup like this. It's a marginal call best left for the keeners.
After that, it's a long, dry spell. From the 7th of September right through to the end of the forecast on the 15th, the swell is tiny and inconsistent. There are a few glassy mornings on the 8th and 13th of September, but with waves under 3ft, it's barely a paddle. The 9th of September shows a clean 3ft from the west, but it's still pretty weak.
Honestly, the only real standout is that Monday morning. The rest is a lot of waiting, watching the wind, and hoping for a change. For now, if you're a beginner, the 6ft on Monday might be a bit of a handful. For the experienced crew, it's your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
653 | 672 | 425 | 273 | 257 | 155 | 55 | 41 | 29 | 22 | 47 | 35 | 43 | 71 | 85 | 585 | 1384 | 1030 | 500 | 311 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:18PM4.22m | 7:31AM3.96m | 7:54PM4.08m | 8:08AM3.78m | 8:36PM3.84m | 8:52AM3.55m | 9:27PM3.54m | 9:52AM3.29m | 10:41PM3.25m | 11:24AM3.11m | 00:27AM3.12m | 1:14PM3.19m | 2:03AM3.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.41m | 1:31AM0.58m | 1:43PM0.53m | 2:09AM0.76m | 2:23PM0.73m | 2:52AM1.01m | 3:10PM1.01m | 3:45AM1.29m | 4:13PM1.30m | 4:58AM1.54m | 5:45PM1.50m | 6:40AM1.59m | 7:34PM1.43m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
653 | 672 | 425 | 273 | 257 | 155 | 55 | 41 | 29 | 22 | 47 | 35 | 43 | 71 | 85 | 585 | 1384 | 1030 | 500 | 311 | 125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 7 | N 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 8 | NW 11 | NW 12 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | NNE 5 |
29 | 8 | 29 | 15 | 34 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 273 | — | 18 | — | — | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | N 7 | — | N 7 | N 8 | — | NNE 4 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 65 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 132 | 50 | 22 | 13 | 138 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
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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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