Playa de Esteiro surf break

Playa de Esteiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 26 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
14.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be 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 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (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

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
0
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.9
N
6
0.6
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
13
1
W
12
1
W
12
1
W
12
0.7
NW
18
1.4
NNW
16
1.7
NNW
15
1.7
NW
14
1.5
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
66
31
49
167
312
309
304
294
327
969
1222
1203
816
680
486
361
288
194
173
139
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
E
30
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
5
E
10
NNE
10
NE
15
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
2:17AM3.01m
2:53PM2.88m
3:07AM3.14m
3:36PM3.05m
3:49AM3.23m
4:13PM3.19m
4:26AM3.29m
4:45PM3.29m
4:59AM3.30m
5:16PM3.34m
5:32AM3.28m
5:47PM3.35m
6:04AM3.21m
6:18PM3.30m
Low Tide
8:35AM0.62m
8:49PM0.72m
9:19AM0.48m
9:33PM0.56m
9:56AM0.38m
10:11PM0.43m
10:29AM0.32m
10:46PM0.35m
11:01AM0.31m
11:20PM0.31m
11:33AM0.34m
11:53PM0.33m
12:05PM0.42m
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7:28
7:28
7:26
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:20
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9:25
9:28
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
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Temp °C
13
13
13
14
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
10
9
9
10
9
8
8
8
11
12
15
14
13
11
10
11
12
10
12
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.9
N
6
0.9
N
6
0.9
WNW
13
1
W
12
1
W
12
1
W
12
1.2
NNE
7
1.4
NNW
16
1.7
NNW
15
1.7
NW
14
1.5
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
Energy kJ
71
66
31
49
58
312
309
304
294
135
969
1222
1203
816
680
486
361
288
194
173
139
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
15
0.4
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NW
13
0.1
NW
18
0.9
W
11
1
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
Energy kJ
4
12
23
34
167
26
15
42
13
198
114
77
133
146
112
76
48
46
27
24
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.5
W
10
0.1
W
7
0.1
NW
18
0.7
NW
18
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.6
N
8
0.5
NNE
7
0.4
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
3
7
11
45
1
13
327
191
141
41
26
13
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
4
1
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
5
0.6
E
4
1.2
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
1
ENE
5
Energy kJ
21
48
62
10
67
154
226
270
279
4
3
7
10
15
34
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
156
239
239
0
62
156
62
100
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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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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