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Islares Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Spain – Cantabria)

Islares break guidePhoto by: Nick Brick

Islares Surf Guide

Islares in Spain - Cantabria is a reasonably exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds blow from the south. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. Waves at the beach are mainly rights. Best around mid tide. Sometimes crowded. Take care of rocks, current.

Islares Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Beach2
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent
58°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Islares:

The best conditions reported for surf at Islares occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Islares (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Islares with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 34% of the time in December while 36% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 30% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
34%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
36%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
30%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Islares Location Map

Interactive Islares surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Islares is Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Spain, 35 km (22 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Islares is Santander Airport (SDR), also in Spain, 41 km (25 miles) away.

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Islares Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 09:39 Local Time
Sunday 27
11AM2PM5PM8PM
Wave (ft)
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
Period (s) 12 12 12 11
Wind (mph)
5
5
5
5
Wind State cross on cross-
on		 cross

What does Islares look like?

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Credit: Nick BrickCredit: Nick BrickCredit: Nick BrickCredit: Nick Brick

Tides at Islares

Current tide and informaton
For Laredo, 9 miles from Islares.
Next High Water: 05:06pm | 13ft
Tidal range Clock
Next Low Water: 10:50am | -1ft
IS AT (local time)

Islares Sea Temperature

The Islares water temperature is rather cool (14.6 °C) and the air temperature will feel about the same. A good quality spring wetsuit with optional neoprene boots should suffice. No need for wetsuit gloves.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit and neoprene boots.
Current Temp*: 58°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
water-temp
Spain Sea TemperatureView Sea Temp Map

Swell History at Islares

Surf stats for Islares, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Islares Location Map
Average Swell
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Wind History at Islares

Wind stats for Islares, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Islares Location Map
Average Wind
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Islares Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Borja from Spain
“Spot que para funcionar necesita que entre al menos 1'5m de mar de fondo. Solo funciona en baja. Buenas derechas con recorrido.

En Invierno no suele haber mucha gente y no es conflictivo si vas con respeto.”

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