Playa de San Cibrao surf break

Playa de San Cibrao surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 CEST
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Playa de San Cibrao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de San Cibrao sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de San Cibrao this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de San Cibrao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de San Cibrao in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 15th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 14th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
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
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NNW
15
0.7
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
1.2
N
10
1.5
N
10
1.4
N
10
1.5
N
9
1.3
N
8
1.1
N
7
0.7
NNE
6
0.5
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
14
1.3
NNW
14
1.8
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
14
42
181
240
220
140
108
163
296
443
379
365
212
126
40
44
38
64
646
1009
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
SSW
10
NNW
20
ESE
15
ESE
5
E
15
SSW
10
S
15
E
10
SSE
5
E
10
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
10
WNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
20
WNW
20
NW
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:48PM2.78m
9:17AM2.48m
9:43PM2.65m
10:22AM2.38m
10:51PM2.60m
11:39AM2.39m
00:04AM2.65m
12:51PM2.52m
1:08AM2.80m
1:50PM2.74m
2:04AM3.01m
2:40PM3.00m
2:54AM3.24m
3:25PM3.26m
Low Tide
3:11AM1.05m
3:21PM1.15m
4:12AM1.15m
4:26PM1.24m
5:25AM1.15m
5:42PM1.23m
6:35AM1.02m
6:52PM1.10m
7:33AM0.81m
7:51PM0.89m
8:23AM0.57m
8:41PM0.64m
9:09AM0.33m
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
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thunderstorm
rain showers
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clear
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rain showers
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7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:05
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9:37
9:38
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
3
4
1
10
1
11
2
3
4
Temp °C
14
13
16
15
15
17
13
17
18
13
14
15
15
14
15
14
13
13
13
12
12
11
12
15
14
12
16
10
15
15
12
12
12
13
11
12
11
10
8
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.7
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
1.2
N
10
1.5
N
10
1.4
N
10
1.5
N
9
1.3
N
8
1.1
N
7
0.7
NNE
6
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.5
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
14
1.8
NNW
13
Energy kJ
39
23
16
181
240
220
140
108
163
296
443
379
365
212
126
40
22
22
22
646
1009
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
7
0.5
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
5
0.2
E
4
0.5
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.4
NNE
5
0.7
N
7
Energy kJ
15
14
8
12
12
18
7
17
8
1
28
44
38
7
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
15
0.3
NNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
N
6
0.3
NNE
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.1
N
16
0.4
NNW
14
Energy kJ
8
42
17
14
14
3
5
2
2
31
5
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
Distance (km)
19
21
8
8
0
8
0
0
8
0
0
8
19
8
8
0
67
69
22
22
40
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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Information about the Playa de San Cibrao Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de San Cibrao 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 San Cibrao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de San Cibrao 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 San Cibrao) 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 San Cibrao 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Galicia? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa de San Cibrao, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galicia, consider staying in Vivero which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Galicia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ribadeo which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Figueras, Vilalba and Naron.

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