
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Carnota surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, W swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Carnota this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Carnota over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Carnota in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Jun 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Carnota over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Fri 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
134 | 95 | 93 | 52 | 35 | 34 | 15 | 39 | 36 | 117 | 76 | 52 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 122 | 150 | 187 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:34PM3.21m | 9:09AM2.73m | 9:29PM3.02m | 10:06AM2.59m | 10:26PM2.82m | 11:06AM2.50m | 11:27PM2.64m | 12:08PM2.46m | 00:30AM2.52m | 1:09PM2.48m | 1:31AM2.47m | 2:04PM2.54m | 2:27AM2.48m | 2:53PM2.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM0.32m | 3:05PM0.56m | 3:52AM0.50m | 4:03PM0.72m | 4:50AM0.65m | 5:06PM0.85m | 5:49AM0.77m | 6:12PM0.93m | 6:47AM0.84m | 7:17PM0.93m | 7:43AM0.86m | 8:15PM0.88m | 8:32AM0.83m | ||||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
10:16 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:19 | — | 10:19 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
134 | 95 | 93 | 52 | 35 | 34 | 15 | 39 | 36 | 117 | 76 | 52 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 117 | 187 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | S 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 13 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | W 9 |
— | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 35 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 43 | 10 | 106 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 11 | NW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | — | N 9 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | NW 6 | SW 16 | N 7 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
— | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — |
— | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 16 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 18 | 122 | 150 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 116 | 23 | 24 | 59 | 19 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 63 | 349 | 63 | 59 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
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Information about the Playa de Carnota Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Carnota 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 Carnota can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Carnota 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 Carnota) 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 Carnota 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 Carnota, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galicia, consider staying in Muros which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Galicia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Corcubion which is 13 km (8 miles) away, Boiro, Villagarcia and Ames.










