Playa de Barra surf break

Playa de Barra surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 CEST
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Playa de Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Barra sea temperature is
13.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Barra this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Barra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Barra in the next 16 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 31st Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 7th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 7th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Barra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
NW
1.8
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.7
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
NW
0.9
WNW
1.3
WNW
2
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
NW
1.8
WNW
1.2
NW
4
WNW
5.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)161413131312111110151312131413121112131217
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24441285757604479325133238115334587121616472248296422001045984479427718220
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
NE
10
ENE
10
NW
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNE
10
NE
15
WNW
10
E
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
N
5
NE
5
NW
5
SSE
15
SSE
35
SSW
25
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:11PM
2.91
4:23AM
3.15
4:45PM
3.01
4:58AM
3.17
5:16PM
3.06
5:30AM
3.12
5:46PM
3.05
6:02AM
3.02
6:16PM
2.99
6:33AM
2.87
6:47PM
2.87
7:05AM
2.69
7:19PM
2.72
7:39AM
2.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:11PM
0.26
10:35AM
0.11
10:45PM
0.17
11:06AM
0.10
11:18PM
0.15
11:36AM
0.15
11:50PM
0.18
12:05PM
0.25
12:23AM
0.28
12:35PM
0.40
12:55AM
0.43
1:06PM
0.58
1:30AM
0.61
1:39PM
0.77
Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise--8:18--8:17--8:15--8:12--8:11--8:10--8:07
Sunset8:59--9:00--9:00--9:01--9:02--9:04--9:05--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------------184
Temp. °C242112212010201612191916161311131213161210
Feels °C (?)19171017155151081517141311910118875
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Information about the Playa de Barra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Barra 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 Barra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Barra 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 Barra) 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 Barra 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.

Playa de Barra is 2 km (1 miles) from Cangas. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cangas. Cangas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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