Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Patos (El Pico) surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Patos (El Pico) this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Patos (El Pico) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Patos (El Pico) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.1m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Patos (El Pico) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty again. Here’s the same picture in feet and miles per hour. Playa de Patos (El Pico) is a spot that doesn’t break often, and this 16‑day run is mostly a dud. The first 11 days offer nothing but knee‑high slop and cross‑shore crud. The only real highlight is the afternoon of Sunday, July 26th. That’s when a NW swell sends in waves around 5–6 feet, with a clean offshore wind from the SW at about 15 mph. The combined energy reads 273 (moderate), and the short 7‑second period keeps the waves fast and fun. It’s a bit much for beginners, but good for the rest of us. The morning of the same day is smaller and less clean. After that, it’s back to poor conditions. So if you’re keen, save your energy for that Sunday afternoon session.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
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 kJ | 31 | 39 | 33 | 43 | 40 | 35 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 66 | 131 | 56 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:28AM2.95m | 4:48PM3.28m | 5:19AM3.02m | 5:36PM3.39m | 6:06AM3.03m | 6:23PM3.40m | 6:52AM2.97m | 7:09PM3.32m | 7:37AM2.87m | 7:54PM3.15m | 8:22AM2.73m | 8:39PM2.92m | 9:08AM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM0.13m | 10:30AM0.22m | 11:06PM-0.01m | 11:18AM0.13m | 11:55PM-0.07m | 12:04PM0.11m | 00:42AM-0.04m | 12:49PM0.16m | 1:27AM0.07m | 1:34PM0.27m | 2:11AM0.25m | 2:19PM0.44m | 2:56AM0.46m | 3:07PM0.64m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
 | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | 10:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 31 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 56 | 28 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 19 | NNW 9 | W 9 | NNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 39 | 33 | 43 | 40 | 35 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 15 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | N 12 | — | — | W 10 | SW 18 | W 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 27 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 9 | 66 | 131 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 34 | 54 | 55 | 34 | 54 | 54 | 38 | 55 | 663 | 781 | 914 | 1507 | 89 | 170 | 79 | 34 | 34 | 217 | 38 | 70 |
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The above surf forecast table for Playa de Patos (El Pico) 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 Patos (El Pico) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Patos (El Pico) 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 Patos (El Pico)) 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).
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Playa de Patos (El Pico) is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Nigran. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nigran. Nigran has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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