Playa de Esteiro surf break

Playa de Esteiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 28 Dec 2025 CET
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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
14.2° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 12 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 28th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 30th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 30th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Esteiro over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sat
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.9
WNW
1.6
NE
0.5
WNW
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.7
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
W
1.6
NE
0.7
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.6
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)1312815131312161514137121514131515141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35524029712113012815322933150735025414180698979172329161104
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
S
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
SW
5
SE
15
ENE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
SSE
50
ENE
45
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58AM
2.90
10:43PM
2.71
11:08AM
2.87
11:54PM
2.80
12:22PM
2.92
1:03AM
2.97
1:32PM
3.04
2:05AM
3.18
2:35PM
3.19
3:01AM
3.40
3:31PM
3.33
3:53AM
3.59
4:23PM
3.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:38AM
0.91
4:23PM
0.75
4:48AM
0.92
5:31PM
0.74
6:03AM
0.84
6:40PM
0.66
7:13AM
0.67
7:43PM
0.54
8:16AM
0.45
8:40PM
0.40
9:13AM
0.23
9:33PM
0.27
10:06AM
0.07
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sat
03
Sunrise-9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03-
Sunset--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:02--6:04--6:05
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-------------84218991
Temp. °C11111212121212121212111111915161413131010
Feels °C (?)8910910101010976476911101010-10
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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 12 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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