El Sardinero - Primera Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.48° N 3.78° W

El Sardinero - Primera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Sardinero - Primera sea temperature is
22.5° C
1.5° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-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, 8PM (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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sardinero - Primera over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

The Imperial Outlook

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for El Sardinero - Primera.

Alright, looking at the next 16 days, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for El Sardinero - Primera. The setup here is a sheltered spot, and it really needs a clean window to work. For the first week and a half, we’re staring at a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the overall energy is just pathetic. From Saturday the 8th right through to the morning of Monday the 18th, the forecast is almost entirely "poor surf conditions." There's a stretch from the 10th to the 12th where we get glassy mornings, but the swell is a measly 1 ft to 2 ft with periods under 10 seconds, and the combined energy barely cracks 80 (14 to 83). It’s flat, plain and simple.

The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won't be a shock.

Then, on Monday morning, the 18th of August, we finally see a flicker of life. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the NW (9-second period), and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the WNW. The energy jumps to 178 (moderate), and the report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That’s the best we’ve got, but it’s still a one-star day at best. The afternoon gets wrecked by a cross-onshore wind.

The next standout comes on the morning of Wednesday the 20th. The swell is 5 ft from the N (8 seconds), and the energy is pumping at 372 (moderate-to-strong). But the wind is a cross-onshore from the E, and the comment is "poor surf conditions." It’s a messy, choppy mess that would be more suited to a kite than a surfboard at a beach break like this.

The final possible window is on Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. We have a 3 ft NW swell (9-second period) with a light cross-offshore W wind, and energy of 134 (moderate). The call is "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The afternoon gets blown out by an onshore NE wind.

Honestly, the only real standouts are those two mornings – the 18th and the 23rd. They’re not classics, but they’re the only times the wind and swell align for anything remotely ridable. For a beginner, the 5 ft on the 20th might be a bit much, but the 3 ft and 3 ft days are your best bet. Don't expect any crowds for this one.

Stay safe, and don't break a fin on the sand.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NNW
11
0.7
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
8
48
90
86
76
73
75
54
48
33
46
23
25
13
9
37
51
45
42
71
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
NNE
10
SW
15
WSW
15
NW
5
SSW
5
NW
10
N
10
SW
5
NW
10
N
5
SW
5
NNW
10
N
5
SSW
5
N
10
NNW
10
SW
15
W
15
NW
10
WSW
Wind State
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on
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cross-off
cross
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glassy
cross-on
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glassy
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
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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
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7:11
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9:29
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9:25
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Temp °C
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23
21
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Feels °C
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22
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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.

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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