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Playa de Castro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa de Castro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Castro sea temperature is
13.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Castro this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Castro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Castro in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Castro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 5064 | 8521 | 12831 | 12684 | 11626 | 6532 | 3943 | 3110 | 901 | 731 | 884 | 884 | 1703 | 2013 | 1605 | 7153 | 5423 | 3256 | 1821 | 1062 | 584 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | off | cross- on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:37PM 2.24 | 1:07AM 2.49 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:41PM 1.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
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Information about the Playa de Castro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Castro 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 Castro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Castro 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 Castro) 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 Castro 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 Castro is 15 km (9 miles) from Vivero. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vivero. Vivero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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