Pedra do Sal surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

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Pedra do Sal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pedra do Sal sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pedra do Sal this week:

The surf forecast for Pedra do Sal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pedra do Sal in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pedra do Sal over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
1
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NNW
8
0.8
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
2.2
NW
13
1.9
NW
12
1.5
NW
11
2.1
W
10
2.1
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
14
2.5
WNW
13
2.3
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
208
266
743
1558
1012
563
932
811
756
2866
2245
1788
1000
645
622
573
452
489
386
320
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
NW
5
N
15
NNW
5
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
S
0
S
10
N
5
SE
5
W
10
NW
5
SE
5
NNE
10
N
5
ENE
10
NNE
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:40PM3.94m
4:59AM3.51m
5:26PM4.00m
5:44AM3.49m
6:14PM3.95m
6:31AM3.41m
7:04PM3.81m
7:22AM3.28m
7:58PM3.60m
8:17AM3.12m
8:58PM3.37m
9:22AM2.98m
10:05PM3.16m
10:34AM2.89m
Low Tide
10:58PM0.35m
11:06AM0.23m
11:44PM0.36m
11:51AM0.23m
00:31AM0.45m
12:39PM0.31m
1:20AM0.61m
1:30PM0.47m
2:13AM0.80m
2:25PM0.68m
3:11AM0.98m
3:29PM0.90m
4:18AM1.12m
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
9:57
9:58
9:59
2
1
4
2
Temp °C
16
15
14
16
14
15
14
15
17
20
19
19
22
18
25
27
20
24
26
21
22
13
13
13
13
12
11
10
12
16
16
17
19
20
16
25
25
20
24
25
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
0.4
WNW
13
1.2
NW
7
1.4
NW
10
2.2
NW
13
1.9
NW
12
1.5
NW
11
2.1
W
10
2.1
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
14
2.5
WNW
13
2.3
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
Energy kJ
288
69
160
400
1558
1012
563
932
811
756
2866
2245
1788
1000
645
622
573
452
489
386
320
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
7
0.1
W
8
0.8
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
11
1
266
743
5
21
36
9
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
18
0.6
WNW
11
0.1
NW
19
Energy kJ
22
13
87
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
8
1.5
WSW
6
0.3
NE
5
Energy kJ
208
141
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
14
0
59
167
0
9
3
14
0
14
0
0
34
0
0
42
0
9
63
0
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Pedra do Sal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pedra do Sal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pedra do Sal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pedra do Sal 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 (Pedra do Sal) 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 Pedra do Sal 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.

Pedra do Sal is 10 km (6 miles) from Carballo. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carballo. Carballo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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