El Sardinero - Primera Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.48° N 3.78° W

El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Sardinero - Primera sea temperature is
22.2° C
1.0° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N 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 (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I gotta tell ya straight up – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, long gap with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The first real chance to even think about a wave comes on Sunday, August 16th, but even then it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a solid week of flat, messy conditions before that.

The first surf that’s even surfable – and I’m using that word loosely – shows up Sunday morning, August 16th at El Sardinero - Primera. The swell is a tiny 3 ft out of the NW, with a combined energy of 137 (moderate). The period is a short 8 seconds, so the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. The wind is a light WNW cross-off, which will keep it clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first thing we’ve got.

Monday morning, August 17th, we see a similar story: 3 ft from the NNW, period 7 seconds. Combined energy is 121 (moderate). The wind is again a light WNW cross-off, so it’ll be clean. It’s still just ordinary, very ordinary conditions.

Now, there’s a bit of a pulse on Thursday, August 20th, but the afternoon brings a strong onshore wind from the NNE at 12 mph and a 4 ft swell from the N. The combined energy jumps to 206 (moderate), but the wind is onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. Not what we want.

Friday, August 21st, morning looks promising with a glassy 3 ft swell from the NW, period 9 seconds, and combined energy of 143 (moderate). The wind is dead calm, glassy. This is probably the closest we get to a decent session, but the swell is still small and the break is sheltered, so it needs a specific swell direction – the optimum is from the N, and we’re getting NW. It’s a tease.

Saturday, August 22nd, morning is also glassy with a 3 ft NNW swell, period 9 seconds, and combined energy of 213 (moderate). Clean conditions, but again, the direction isn’t ideal for this spot.

After that, we’re back into a run of poor conditions. The onshore winds and small, short-period swells just don’t line up. The swell energy stays in the moderate range, but the quality is junk.

The real standouts? There aren’t any. This is a blank run. The only day that even gets close to being worth a look is Friday morning, August 21st, with those glassy conditions and a bit of energy. But don’t expect barrels. It’s a small wave day for a longboard or a funboard. The crowd at El Sardinero - Primera can be often busy, so you’ll have company for those crumbs.

Bottom line: We’ve got a long wait for anything surfable, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary. The forecast can always change, but for now, it’s a lot of waiting for very little reward.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:39AM4.11m
6:01PM4.46m
6:19AM4.15m
6:41PM4.48m
6:56AM4.10m
7:20PM4.38m
7:32AM3.97m
7:57PM4.18m
8:07AM3.78m
8:34PM3.90m
8:43AM3.55m
9:13PM3.58m
Low Tide
11:29PM0.39m
11:42AM0.31m
00:11AM0.32m
12:21PM0.23m
00:50AM0.37m
12:59PM0.26m
1:27AM0.52m
1:36PM0.40m
2:03AM0.73m
2:12PM0.62m
2:39AM0.99m
2:51PM0.91m
3:17AM1.27m
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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.

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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