
Surf Forecasts:
El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sardinero - Primera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle at El Sardinero - Primera. There’s a whole lot of nothing on offer for the first stretch, and honestly, it’s going to be a test of patience. The water’s hanging around 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re staring at the flatness.
The weekend of the 8th and 9th is a write-off. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and the energy is weak (14). We’ve got some glassy mornings, but with nothing behind them, it’s just a slick ocean. The 10th and 11th are much the same, with weak energy (80) and small, short-period windswell that’s not going to wrap in. You’re looking at knee-high slop at best. It stays that way right through to the 13th, with a mix of light breezes and just a small cross-shore bump.
There’s a slight flicker of life on the morning of the 14th. The energy creeps up to a moderate 101, and we get a clean, cross-offshore wind with a 2ft NW swell. It’s surfable, but it’s still very ordinary. The morning of the 15th is similar, but the afternoon sees the period drop to 7 seconds, which ruins any chance of a decent wave. The 16th and 17th are back to small, weak and poor.
Then we have a bit of a gap. From the 18th to the 23rd, the recommendations are all poor with a score of zero. The energy stays weak, mainly in the 30s and 40s, and the swell is small and messy. The 20th sees a bit more push with moderate energy (230) but the wind is onshore, making it a choppy mess. Not worth your time.
The one potential standout is the morning of Friday the 21st. We’ve got a proper pulse of swell, 6ft from the NNW, with a solid 11-second period. The energy is strong (773). But here’s the catch: the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the ENE, so it’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. This is one for the experts only, and even then, it’s going to be tough going. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest. It’s a real shame because there’s a lot of water moving, but the quality just won’t be there.
After that, the 22nd drops back down to a smaller, cleaner 3ft, but the energy is only moderate (180). The 23rd is back to weak and small. So, bottom line: there’s nothing in this window that’s going to have you rushing down the beach. The only real swell is buried under bad wind, and the rest is just flat. It’s a blank run, plain and simple. But these stretches don’t last forever, and a forecast can change. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 5 | NE 4 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 7 | 48 | 90 | 86 | 76 | 73 | 78 | 70 | 50 | 49 | 54 | 35 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 63 | 69 | 79 | 77 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:12PM3.18m | 1:59AM3.36m | 2:35PM3.41m | 3:11AM3.56m | 3:39PM3.74m | 4:08AM3.79m | 4:32PM4.06m | 4:56AM3.98m | 5:18PM4.32m | 5:39AM4.11m | 6:01PM4.46m | 6:19AM4.15m | 6:41PM4.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM1.33m | 8:15AM1.30m | 8:50PM1.12m | 9:22AM1.03m | 9:53PM0.83m | 10:15AM0.74m | 10:44PM0.57m | 11:00AM0.48m | 11:29PM0.39m | 11:42AM0.31m | 00:11AM0.32m | 12:21PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.37m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 |
6 | 4 | 48 | 90 | 86 | 76 | 73 | 78 | 70 | 50 | 49 | 54 | 35 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 63 | 69 | 20 | 62 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 10 | N 4 | N 3 | N 8 | N 5 | N 4 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 79 | 77 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 13 | NW 6 | N 4 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | — | N 10 |
2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 529 | 172 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 132 | 15 | 89 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
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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.
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