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Playa do Rostro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa do Rostro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa do Rostro sea temperature is
14.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa do Rostro this week:
The surf forecast for Playa do Rostro 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 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Rostro in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 8th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 11th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 14th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Rostro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | |
64 | 71 | 102 | 339 | 567 | 486 | 541 | 820 | 572 | 778 | 831 | 890 | 573 | 169 | 109 | 239 | 153 | 130 | 94 | 934 | 2111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 8:36PM2.59m | 9:06AM2.29m | 9:32PM2.48m | 10:11AM2.20m | 10:39PM2.43m | 11:26AM2.21m | 11:49PM2.47m | 12:36PM2.34m | 00:52AM2.60m | 1:34PM2.54m | 1:47AM2.79m | 2:24PM2.78m | 2:37AM3.00m | 3:09PM3.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58AM0.97m | 3:05PM1.06m | 3:59AM1.06m | 4:10PM1.14m | 5:11AM1.05m | 5:25PM1.13m | 6:20AM0.93m | 6:36PM1.02m | 7:18AM0.74m | 7:35PM0.83m | 8:08AM0.52m | 8:26PM0.60m | 8:54AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
 | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:50 | — | 9:51 |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | NNW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 11 | SSW 8 | N 10 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 |
 kJ | 64 | 40 | 102 | 339 | 254 | 306 | 541 | 390 | 572 | 778 | 831 | 547 | 573 | 169 | 109 | 239 | 153 | 27 | 15 | 934 | 2111 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | WNW 15 | NNW 7 | WNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | N 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 6 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 71 | 30 | 157 | 567 | 486 | 331 | 38 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 890 | 161 | 77 | 53 | 37 | 35 | 42 | 64 | 75 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | NE 5 | NNW 15 | SSW 4 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | W 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 25 | 4 | 42 | 5 | 147 | 135 | 91 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 35 | 61 | 116 | 66 | 65 | 60 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | ENE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 820 | 499 | 302 | 450 | — | — | — | 85 | — | 9 | 130 | 94 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 0 | 30 | 54 | 54 | 34 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 5 | 96 | 129 | 54 | 176 | 194 |
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Information about the Playa do Rostro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa do Rostro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa do Rostro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa do Rostro 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 do Rostro) 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 do Rostro 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 do Rostro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galicia, consider staying in Corcubion which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Galicia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Muros which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Boiro, Ames and Carballo.
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