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Santander (El Sardinero): surf spot in Somo
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- ENE (offshore wind: WSW)
- Best tide
- mid to high, rising (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Sep – Apr: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April
- Water temperature
- 12–21°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 5/4 mm + boots (coldest))
- Location
- Somo, Spain (43.4773, -3.7848)
Live surf cams at Santander (El Sardinero)
- Playa del Sardinero: SkylineWebcams, free
Other surf spots in Somo
- Playa de Somo: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces N (offshore wind: S), best tide: all tides, rising
- Playa de Cuberris: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, best tide: low to mid, rising
- El Brusco: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces N (offshore wind: S), best tide: high
Places to stay near Santander (El Sardinero)
- Bahia De Santander (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Boutique Las Brisas (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Colón (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Apartamentos Las Brisas (0.4 km away): Holiday rental
- Le Petit Boutique Hotel (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Pension Luisito (0.5 km away): Hotel
- Rhin Garden (0.5 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Chiqui (0.5 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Santander (El Sardinero)
- Santander Anchorage (0.5 km away)
- Escuela De Surf Santander El Sardinero (0.5 km away)
- Black Ball Surf Shop (0.5 km away)
- Escuela de Surf Sardinero (0.5 km away)
- Somo Surf School (2.0 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Santander (El Sardinero)?
Santander (El Sardinero) is in Somo, where the best surf season is Sep – Apr (September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: mid to high, rising. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the WSW.
What wind is offshore at Santander (El Sardinero)?
Santander (El Sardinero) faces ENE, so wind from the WSW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the ENE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Santander (El Sardinero)?
The best tide at Santander (El Sardinero) is mid to high, rising, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Santander (El Sardinero) good for beginners?
Santander (El Sardinero) is for advanced surfers.
Is there a surf cam at Santander (El Sardinero)?
Yes: Playa del Sardinero (SkylineWebcams, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Santander (El Sardinero)?
The nearest places to stay are Bahia De Santander (0.3 km away), Boutique Las Brisas (0.3 km away), Hotel Colón (0.4 km away) and Apartamentos Las Brisas (0.4 km away). Swell Cabin lists 374 places to stay within 10 km of Somo.
What is the surf forecast for Santander (El Sardinero)?
Swell Cabin rates Santander (El Sardinero) hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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