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Playa de Esteiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 03 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
14.8° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 6th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 9th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Esteiro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 16 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 9 | |
142 | 148 | 225 | 266 | 354 | 343 | 306 | 253 | 138 | 67 | 51 | 93 | 82 | 51 | 28 | 266 | 998 | 718 | 852 | 655 | 573 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:18PM3.30m | 6:37AM3.10m | 6:50PM3.20m | 7:10AM2.95m | 7:24PM3.07m | 7:46AM2.78m | 8:03PM2.91m | 8:27AM2.61m | 8:47PM2.75m | 9:17AM2.45m | 9:43PM2.63m | 10:21AM2.35m | 10:51PM2.57m | 11:39AM2.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:27AM0.41m | 12:37PM0.54m | 1:02AM0.54m | 1:11PM0.69m | 1:40AM0.70m | 1:48PM0.84m | 2:21AM0.88m | 2:29PM1.00m | 3:10AM1.04m | 3:19PM1.14m | 4:11AM1.14m | 4:25PM1.23m | 5:24AM1.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 |
 | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:42 | 9:43 |
4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | ENE 5 | NNW 16 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 9 |
 kJ | 142 | 148 | 225 | 266 | 354 | 343 | 306 | 253 | 138 | 67 | 51 | 93 | 82 | 51 | 22 | 266 | 998 | 718 | 852 | 655 | 573 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 12 | W 11 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 90 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 36 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 143 | 131 | 43 | 106 | 61 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | N 7 | NW 10 | — | — | W 16 | WNW 15 | ENE 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 33 | 47 | — | — | 5 | 21 | 9 | 99 | 150 | 26 | 14 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | SW 3 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 14 | 52 | 7 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 45 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 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.
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