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Playa de Esteiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa de Esteiro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Esteiro sea temperature is
15.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Esteiro this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Esteiro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Esteiro in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Esteiro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | |
62 | 72 | 113 | 122 | 168 | 2318 | 2302 | 1714 | 1434 | 1137 | 734 | 395 | 261 | 142 | 85 | 346 | 690 | 822 | 626 | 408 | 776 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:02AM2.98m | 2:38PM2.97m | 2:52AM3.20m | 3:24PM3.23m | 3:40AM3.41m | 4:08PM3.45m | 4:27AM3.56m | 4:52PM3.62m | 5:15AM3.62m | 5:37PM3.71m | 6:03AM3.59m | 6:24PM3.70m | 6:54AM3.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:49PM0.89m | 8:22AM0.56m | 8:40PM0.64m | 9:08AM0.33m | 9:27PM0.38m | 9:52AM0.15m | 10:13PM0.16m | 10:36AM0.04m | 11:00PM0.00m | 11:21AM0.01m | 11:47PM-0.06m | 12:07PM0.07m | 00:37AM-0.02m | 12:54PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 |
 | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | 9:52 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 62 | 72 | 113 | 12 | 168 | 2318 | 2302 | 1714 | 1434 | 1137 | 734 | 395 | 261 | 142 | 77 | 237 | 690 | 822 | 626 | 408 | 776 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 15 | NNE 7 | WNW 12 | NW 14 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | — | — | NW 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 25 | 6 | — | 10 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 18 | 79 | 346 | 242 | 66 | — | — | 124 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | NE 6 | WNW 11 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | NW 16 | NNW 7 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 18 | 13 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 85 | 30 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 52 | — | — | 122 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 28 | 235 | 41 | 60 | 550 | 41 | 344 | 150 | 41 | 60 | 150 | 4 | 15 | 135 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa de Esteiro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Esteiro 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 Esteiro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Esteiro 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 Esteiro) 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 Esteiro 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 Esteiro 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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