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Playa de Carnota surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 19 Mar 2026 CET
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Playa de Carnota surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Carnota sea temperature is
13.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Carnota in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 19th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 19th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 26th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
0
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WNW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
NW
1
WNW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
1.2
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
NNW
0.7
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)131312121112111513141312141215141212191614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)126460043519714717516632236867149528657336137051825216932922571442
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
E
10
SSE
5
WNW
10
NNE
5
ESE
5
S
5
NE
5
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
5
NNW
10
E
5
E
10
WNW
5
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
30
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		glassglassglasscross-
off		offoffglasscross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffoffcross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:30PM
3.29
4:44AM
3.51
5:05PM
3.36
5:21AM
3.49
5:42PM
3.34
6:01AM
3.36
6:22PM
3.24
6:45AM
3.14
7:06PM
3.06
7:35AM
2.85
7:59PM
2.83
8:37AM
2.55
9:09PM
2.61
10:04AM
2.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:31PM
-0.00
10:55AM
-0.12
11:08PM
-0.05
11:31AM
-0.07
11:48PM
0.00
12:09PM
0.08
12:30AM
0.15
12:51PM
0.31
1:18AM
0.37
1:40PM
0.59
2:17AM
0.63
2:41PM
0.86
3:37AM
0.85
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--7:39--7:39--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:30
Sunset7:45--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:52--7:52--
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---11-1--------------
Temp. °C18151615141514131617121719151716141515912
Feels °C (?)16131414131414131515714171215141210925
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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.

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