Surf Forecasts:
El Sardinero - Primera surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sardinero - Primera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty. Let's be straight with you—the next couple of weeks at El Sardinero - Primera are a real test of patience. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. Tiny, weak swell with poor surf conditions day after day, so you might as well leave the board in the shed. We're looking at a long dry spell from now until the 21st of August with nothing worth paddling out for.
The only flicker of hope comes right at the tail end of the outlook. Saturday the 22nd of August sees a real jump in energy, with a moderate combined swell energy (403) pushing through. We're talking 4ft to 4ft of long-period NNW groundswell (11 seconds). That's a proper groundswell, and with a cross-offshore wind from the WNW at 19 mph, the conditions will be clean. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is the standout window, but it's a long way off, so keep an eye on the charts.
Then, Sunday the 23rd of August morning offers a brief moment of respite. The swell drops back to 3ft, but the wind goes glassy—dead calm—and the morning looks clear. The combined energy is moderate (159). The waves will be surfable, but nothing to write home about. It's a chance for a clean, easy session, but don't expect much power.
Monday the 24th of August afternoon is the real highlight. The swell picks up to 5ft from the NW, with a 11-second period, and a strong combined energy of 459. The wind is cross-offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is the best on offer—a solid, fun-sized wave with good shape. It's not too big for most intermediates, but it's a step up from the dribble we've seen.
After that, Tuesday the 25th of August has a glassy morning with 4ft NNW swell, but the energy is still high (371). It's a decent option, but the standout is clearly Monday afternoon.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half are a washout. The real action starts around the 22nd, with the best bet being Monday the 24th of August afternoon. It's a long wait, but there's a little gold at the end of this tunnel.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
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 kJ | 52 | 49 | 48 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 69 | 69 | 46 | 42 | 40 | 41 | 62 | 62 | 68 | 108 | 56 | 41 | 55 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:32PM4.06m | 4:56AM3.98m | 5:18PM4.32m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.74m | 10:44PM0.57m | 11:00AM0.48m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 52 | 49 | 48 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 69 | 69 | 46 | 42 | 19 | 41 | 62 | 62 | 68 | 108 | 56 | 41 | 55 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NNE 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 40 | 33 | 36 | 24 | 11 | — | 41 | 24 | 16 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | NW 12 | N 4 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 12 | NW 6 | — | — | — | N 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 4 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 22 | 8 | 15 | 455 | 138 | 64 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 181 | 125 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 153 | 22 | 13 |
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