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Playa de Esteiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 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 slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Esteiro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 12 | WSW 7 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 15 | |
698 | 379 | 993 | 959 | 3786 | 3267 | 2472 | 1158 | 593 | 682 | 633 | 786 | 701 | 588 | 496 | 381 | 290 | 192 | 138 | 113 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:24PM3.70m | 6:54AM3.46m | 7:14PM3.61m | 7:47AM3.26m | 8:07PM3.46m | 8:44AM3.02m | 9:06PM3.27m | 9:48AM2.81m | 10:12PM3.09m | 10:59AM2.67m | 11:23PM2.96m | 12:13PM2.64m | 00:34AM2.90m | 1:19PM2.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM-0.02m | 12:54PM0.20m | 1:29AM0.11m | 1:45PM0.39m | 2:26AM0.31m | 2:40PM0.60m | 3:28AM0.51m | 3:43PM0.79m | 4:38AM0.68m | 4:53PM0.92m | 5:50AM0.76m | 6:07PM0.96m | 6:57AM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 |
 | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | 9:59 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 |
9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
 kJ | 698 | 319 | 21 | 40 | 3786 | 3267 | 2472 | 1158 | 593 | 682 | 633 | 786 | 701 | 588 | 496 | 381 | 290 | 192 | 138 | 113 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 16 | NW 15 | NW 19 | — | — | NNW 14 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | WNW 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NW 15 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 8 | 14 | — | — | 105 | 5 | 33 | 20 | 25 | 57 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 113 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 | — | N 14 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | W 18 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 83 | 379 | 993 | 959 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | 15 | 17 | 20 | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 104 | 41 | 41 | 60 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 41 |
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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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