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Playa de Area surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa de Area surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Area sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Area this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Area over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Area in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 13th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Area over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 10 | N 9 | |
62 | 32 | 48 | 37 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 129 | 176 | 179 | 91 | 131 | 240 | 319 | 347 | 327 | 298 | 179 | 186 | 441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:03PM2.91m | 8:27AM2.61m | 8:47PM2.75m | 9:16AM2.45m | 9:43PM2.63m | 10:21AM2.35m | 10:51PM2.57m | 11:39AM2.36m | 00:03AM2.62m | 12:50PM2.49m | 1:07AM2.77m | 1:49PM2.71m | 2:03AM2.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:48PM0.84m | 2:21AM0.88m | 2:29PM1.00m | 3:10AM1.04m | 3:19PM1.14m | 4:11AM1.14m | 4:25PM1.23m | 5:24AM1.13m | 5:41PM1.22m | 6:34AM1.01m | 6:51PM1.09m | 7:33AM0.80m | 7:50PM0.88m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 |
1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNW 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 |
 kJ | 62 | 32 | 48 | 31 | 25 | 71 | 34 | 28 | 129 | 176 | 179 | 91 | 131 | 240 | 319 | 347 | 327 | 298 | 179 | 159 | 441 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | W 10 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 19 | 37 | — | 15 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 123 | 186 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | N 16 | NW 15 | NNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 20 | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 51 | 13 | 28 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 28 | 48 | 432 | 28 |
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Information about the Playa de Area Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Area provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Area can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Area 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 (Playa de Area) 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 Playa de Area 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Galicia? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa de Area, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galicia, consider staying in Vivero which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Galicia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Vilalba which is 44 km (27 miles) away, Ribadeo, Figueras and Naron.
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