Playa de Esteiro surf break

Playa de Esteiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 CEST
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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
14.4° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Esteiro over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
14
1.5
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.3
NW
9
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NW
9
1
NW
9
1.1
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1220
816
680
423
349
268
332
272
139
145
225
241
421
367
266
169
109
88
135
148
161
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
SSE
15
W
25
WSW
10
W
10
NW
10
N
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
NNW
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
SSW
10
WNW
30
WNW
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
4:59AM3.30m
5:16PM3.34m
5:32AM3.28m
5:47PM3.35m
6:04AM3.21m
6:18PM3.30m
6:37AM3.10m
6:50PM3.20m
7:10AM2.95m
7:24PM3.07m
7:46AM2.78m
8:03PM2.91m
8:27AM2.61m
Low Tide
10:46PM0.35m
11:01AM0.31m
11:20PM0.31m
11:33AM0.34m
11:53PM0.33m
12:05PM0.42m
00:27AM0.41m
12:37PM0.54m
1:02AM0.54m
1:11PM0.69m
1:40AM0.70m
1:48PM0.84m
2:21AM0.88m
2:29PM1.00m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:22
7:22
7:20
7:18
7:18
7:16
7:15
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9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:37
9:38
2
1
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
16
15
15
15
15
14
12
12
13
12
12
13
13
13
13
12
13
12
12
13
13
15
15
15
13
10
10
11
11
12
9
9
9
9
8
10
9
10
10
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
14
1.5
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.3
NW
9
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NW
9
1
NW
9
1.1
NNW
8
Energy kJ
1220
816
680
423
349
268
332
272
139
145
225
241
421
367
266
169
109
88
135
148
161
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
NW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
133
160
149
75
48
28
16
13
93
64
5
4
2
3
10
27
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.1
N
5
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
65
15
18
9
1
13
5
6
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
18
1
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
8
15
8
15
41
41
15
60
8
8
150
4
41
239
0
28
239
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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