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Playa de Esteiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 15 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
15.5° 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 Friday (May 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Esteiro in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Esteiro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | |
1733 | 1212 | 675 | 395 | 297 | 177 | 227 | 780 | 1558 | 1025 | 655 | 1360 | 1129 | 513 | 980 | 2279 | 1844 | 933 | 805 | 694 | 670 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:08PM3.45m | 4:27AM3.56m | 4:52PM3.62m | 5:15AM3.62m | 5:37PM3.71m | 6:03AM3.59m | 6:24PM3.70m | 6:54AM3.46m | 7:14PM3.61m | 7:47AM3.26m | 8:07PM3.46m | 8:44AM3.02m | 9:06PM3.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:29AM0.11m | 1:45PM0.39m | 2:26AM0.31m | 2:40PM0.60m | 3:28AM0.51m | |||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 |
4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 16 | WNW 15 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
 kJ | 1733 | 1212 | 675 | 395 | 297 | 177 | 156 | 780 | 1558 | 1025 | 655 | 5 | 21 | 318 | 980 | 2279 | 1844 | 933 | 805 | 694 | 670 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | NNE 7 | NW 15 | NW 7 | — | NNW 14 | NW 7 | — | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 17 | — | — | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | 16 | 227 | 140 | — | 105 | 30 | — | 8 | 20 | 75 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | NNW 16 | — | — | — | N 14 | — | N 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 10 | 46 | 96 | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 27 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 291 | 1360 | 1129 | 513 | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 519 | 745 | 33 | 8 | 104 | 15 | 8 | 45 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 104 | 0 |
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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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