
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Esteiro surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 5,525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with WNW swell.
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 (Oct 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Esteiro in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Esteiro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
933 | 2824 | 5266 | 4098 | 4576 | 2021 | 1635 | 969 | 829 | 571 | 432 | 1045 | 1095 | 1155 | 988 | 2345 | 2471 | 2004 | 1504 | 976 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:10PM3.63m | 4:31AM3.65m | 4:51PM3.63m | 5:11AM3.65m | 5:35PM3.53m | 5:54AM3.57m | 6:22PM3.33m | 6:42AM3.41m | 7:15PM3.07m | 7:38AM3.20m | 8:19PM2.81m | 8:46AM3.00m | 9:38PM2.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:18PM-0.02m | 10:38AM-0.02m | 10:57PM0.02m | 11:20AM0.00m | 11:39PM0.15m | 12:06PM0.12m | 00:24AM0.35m | 12:58PM0.32m | 1:15AM0.59m | 1:58PM0.56m | 2:17AM0.83m | 3:13PM0.75m | 3:35AM1.00m | |||||||
— | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
933 | 2824 | 5266 | 4098 | 4576 | 1961 | 1523 | 969 | 829 | 571 | 432 | 1045 | 1095 | 1155 | 913 | 2345 | 2471 | 2004 | 1504 | 976 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | — | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | WNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NW 17 | NW 15 | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 |
549 | 99 | 23 | — | 437 | 2021 | 1635 | 539 | 130 | 140 | 66 | 34 | 17 | 183 | 988 | — | — | — | — | 336 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NW 20 | NNW 17 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
503 | — | — | — | — | 142 | — | 67 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 59 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 36 | 74 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 45 | 59 | 74 | 156 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 41 | 41 | 62 | 28 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 100 | 60 |
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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.










