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Playa de Doninos surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Doninos this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Doninos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Doninos in the next 12 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 2nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Doninos over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 128 | 469 | 821 | 827 | 520 | 298 | 286 | 223 | 143 | 110 | 71 | 263 | 450 | 294 | 140 | 126 | 57 | 33 | 33 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 69 | 171 | 412 | 341 | 273 | 236 | 194 | 212 | 260 | 641 | 513 | 543 | 384 | 269 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:53PM 3.64 | 8:23AM 3.26 | 8:46PM 3.38 | 9:24AM 2.99 | 9:50PM 3.14 | 10:41AM 2.79 | 11:08PM 2.99 | 12:09PM 2.74 | 12:30AM 2.98 | 1:25PM 2.82 | 1:38AM 3.06 | 2:20PM 2.95 | 2:30AM 3.19 | 3:02PM 3.08 | 3:12AM 3.30 | 3:37PM 3.21 | 3:48AM 3.40 | 4:08PM 3.32 | 4:22AM 3.45 | 4:38PM 3.42 | 4:54AM 3.47 | 5:08PM 3.48 | 5:26AM 3.44 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:13AM 0.77 | 2:28PM 1.00 | 3:13AM 1.02 | 3:30PM 1.27 | 4:26AM 1.21 | 4:46PM 1.46 | 5:49AM 1.29 | 6:11PM 1.51 | 7:05AM 1.25 | 7:23PM 1.43 | 8:04AM 1.14 | 8:17PM 1.29 | 8:50AM 1.03 | 9:00PM 1.14 | 9:27AM 0.93 | 9:37PM 1.00 | 10:00AM 0.87 | 10:11PM 0.88 | 10:30AM 0.83 | 10:44PM 0.79 | 11:00AM 0.82 | 11:17PM 0.75 | 11:29AM 0.84 | |||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 |
| Sunset | 9:34 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 2 | 8 | - | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa de Doninos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Doninos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Doninos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Doninos 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 Doninos) 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 Doninos 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 Doninos is 8 km (5 miles) from El Ferrol. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Ferrol. El Ferrol has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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