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Ponzos surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 02 May 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponzos this week:
The surf forecast for Ponzos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponzos in the next 12 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 2nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponzos over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 821 | 827 | 471 | 359 | 169 | 223 | 173 | 90 | 71 | 235 | 439 | 272 | 167 | 223 | 173 | 67 | 132 | 49 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 106 | 215 | 304 | 171 | 126 | 94 | 37 | 75 | 128 | 147 | 146 | 147 | 92 | 84 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:29AM 2.91 | 8:50PM 3.06 | 9:32AM 2.62 | 9:57PM 2.83 | 10:49AM 2.43 | 11:16PM 2.69 | 12:13PM 2.39 | 12:36AM 2.67 | 1:25PM 2.47 | 1:41AM 2.74 | 2:19PM 2.61 | 2:31AM 2.83 | 3:01PM 2.76 | 3:11AM 2.92 | 3:36PM 2.91 | 3:47AM 3.00 | 4:08PM 3.03 | 4:20AM 3.05 | 4:38PM 3.12 | 4:53AM 3.07 | 5:09PM 3.17 | 5:26AM 3.06 | 5:41PM 3.17 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:27PM 0.66 | 3:12AM 0.62 | 3:27PM 0.92 | 4:26AM 0.84 | 4:43PM 1.09 | 5:50AM 0.94 | 6:08PM 1.13 | 7:06AM 0.91 | 7:21PM 1.05 | 8:03AM 0.81 | 8:16PM 0.92 | 8:46AM 0.69 | 8:59PM 0.78 | 9:22AM 0.59 | 9:36PM 0.65 | 9:54AM 0.50 | 10:11PM 0.53 | 10:25AM 0.44 | 10:44PM 0.45 | 10:57AM 0.43 | 11:17PM 0.41 | 11:28AM 0.45 | 11:51PM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:47 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 1 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, strong winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ponzos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponzos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponzos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponzos 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 (Ponzos) 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 Ponzos 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.
Ponzos is 9 km (6 miles) from El Ferrol. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Ferrol. El Ferrol has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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