El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty bleak run for the foreseeable future. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch ahead, so don’t go getting your hopes up too early.

The first bit of proper surf doesn’t show up until the tail end of the period. From now until around the 23rd of July, it’s a whole lot of nothing. Tiny, weak waves, poor energy – the combined energy barely cracks double digits most days, hitting a low of 6 (6) on the 17th. That’s not surf, that’s a ripple. The wind is all over the place, sometimes glassy, sometimes onshore, but with swell this small, it doesn’t matter. El Sardinero - Primera is a sheltered spot, so it needs a good push from the north-west to work, and it’s just not getting it.

Then, things start to get a little more interesting around Thursday the 23rd. The swell starts to build, hitting about 3ft to 4ft (NW) by the afternoon. The combined energy climbs into the low hundreds, hitting 129 (129) that afternoon. Still not big, but it’s a start. The wind is a bit cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect, but there’s a chance of a few rideable ones.

Now, the real standout – and I do mean a standout in a flat period – looks like it’ll be Friday the 24th of July. The swell holds around 3ft (NNW), but the period jumps up to 12 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 345 (345), which is a solid injection of power. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, which is a big plus. At El Sardinero - Primera (Spain), that longer period will help the waves shape up a bit better, but remember, it’s a beach break, so a long-period swell can sometimes straighten out. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 72°, which is a nice bonus. It’s still not a massive swell, so it’s good for most, but it’s the best we’ve got on offer. Don’t expect perfection, but it’s a solid window to keep an eye on.

For now, the waiting game is on. The surf is going to be poor for over a week, and then we get a small window of better, but still modest, waves. The 24th is the one to circle. It’s a long way off, so the forecasts could change, but if it holds, that’s your session.

Rusty

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