Playa de Esteiro surf break

Playa de Esteiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 28 May 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
16.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Playa de Esteiro surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 3,379 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WNW swell.

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 (May 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 30th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 4th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NW
9
0.7
W
12
1
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
1.6
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
120
84
134
233
198
139
799
880
887
851
617
457
346
235
300
351
641
807
1774
2264
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
NW
5
N
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
SE
5
NE
15
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
20
NW
10
SW
25
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:41PM3.03m
3:57AM3.00m
4:17PM3.12m
4:34AM3.04m
4:51PM3.18m
5:10AM3.05m
5:25PM3.22m
5:46AM3.04m
6:00PM3.22m
6:21AM2.99m
6:36PM3.18m
6:57AM2.91m
7:13PM3.12m
Low Tide
9:21AM0.62m
9:43PM0.64m
9:58AM0.58m
10:21PM0.56m
10:34AM0.56m
10:58PM0.51m
11:09AM0.55m
11:35PM0.49m
11:45AM0.57m
00:12AM0.51m
12:20PM0.61m
00:49AM0.57m
12:57PM0.67m
1:28AM0.66m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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6:54
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:50
6:50
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10:00
10:01
10:02
10:04
10:05
10:06
10:06
Temp °C
18
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
16
16
17
17
16
18
15
15
14
18
16
16
16
13
15
13
12
13
14
13
14
14
13
15
15
15
14
12
12
12
13
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NW
9
0.7
W
12
1
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
1.6
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.4
NW
6
1.5
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
12
0.9
NW
12
3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
154
120
84
134
233
198
139
799
880
887
851
617
457
346
235
9
351
641
807
209
2264
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
3
0.1
W
17
0.3
W
14
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.5
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
5
0.5
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
W
16
0.6
WNW
14
0.5
NW
13
Energy kJ
1
6
33
53
26
12
17
15
11
6
2
1
5
10
8
9
5
163
82
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
9
0.1
N
5
0.4
NW
8
0.5
WNW
14
0.3
NW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
2
6
1
24
108
12
8
3
1
1
4
2
1
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
2
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.6
W
3
1.4
WNW
9
1.9
W
7
2.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
1
2
2
7
8
300
376
1774
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
154
154
0
0
28
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
104
60
41
873
8
41
169
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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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