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Playa de Montalbo surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa de Montalbo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Montalbo sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Montalbo this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Montalbo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Montalbo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 11th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Montalbo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 8 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NW 6 | |
27 | 23 | 38 | 56 | 81 | 260 | 418 | 738 | 857 | 506 | 335 | 289 | 378 | 236 | 102 | 78 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:24PM2.45m | 8:54AM2.16m | 9:20PM2.34m | 9:59AM2.08m | 10:27PM2.30m | 11:14AM2.09m | 11:37PM2.34m | 12:24PM2.21m | 00:40AM2.47m | 1:22PM2.41m | 1:35AM2.65m | 2:11PM2.64m | 2:25AM2.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.89m | 2:44AM0.92m | 2:51PM1.01m | 3:46AM1.00m | 3:56PM1.08m | 4:58AM1.00m | 5:12PM1.07m | 6:08AM0.89m | 6:23PM0.97m | 7:06AM0.70m | 7:22PM0.79m | 7:56AM0.49m | 8:14PM0.57m | 8:41AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 |
 | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | 9:47 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 8 | W 12 | SSW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NW 6 |
 kJ | 27 | 23 | 10 | 56 | 81 | 260 | 69 | 738 | 39 | 65 | 335 | 289 | 378 | 236 | 102 | 78 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 16 | W 15 | NW 8 | SSW 4 | W 12 | NW 12 | W 11 | NW 12 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 38 | 9 | 7 | 103 | 37 | 58 | 23 | 32 | 45 | 51 | 47 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | — | — | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | W 11 | N 8 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 33 | 6 | 12 | — | — | 8 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 41 | 40 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | NE 3 | — | SSW 8 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 418 | — | 857 | 506 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 22 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 28 | 62 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 62 | 340 | 346 |
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Information about the Playa de Montalbo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Montalbo 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 Montalbo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Montalbo 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 Montalbo) 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 Montalbo 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 Montalbo is 5 km (3 miles) from Sanxenxo. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sanxenxo. Sanxenxo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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