Punta Galea surf break

Punta Galea surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 CEST
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Punta Galea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Galea sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Galea this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Galea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Galea in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 7th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Galea over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
4
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NNW
14
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.6
NW
9
0.8
NNW
10
1.5
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
2.5
NW
8
3
NW
9
3
NNW
10
2.1
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
174
79
48
67
61
31
22
36
82
68
48
19
18
70
122
250
439
760
1448
1606
703
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
SE
15
E
15
ENE
15
S
15
SSE
20
W
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
S
10
SSW
5
W
10
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
W
10
SW
5
ESE
30
WSW
25
WNW
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:05PM3.39m
8:34AM3.09m
8:48PM3.22m
9:26AM2.93m
9:47PM3.08m
10:36AM2.83m
11:03PM3.01m
11:57AM2.84m
00:21AM3.08m
1:06PM2.99m
1:27AM3.26m
2:02PM3.22m
2:20AM3.49m
Low Tide
2:02PM1.18m
2:32AM1.13m
2:43PM1.35m
3:19AM1.30m
3:33PM1.50m
4:18AM1.43m
4:37PM1.60m
5:29AM1.47m
5:52PM1.58m
6:43AM1.39m
7:05PM1.43m
7:46AM1.19m
8:06PM1.20m
8:38AM0.96m
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
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cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
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6:58
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:50
6:50
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9:17
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:25
1
2
3
1
3
13
6
8
11
Temp °C
14
15
15
17
17
17
20
16
18
21
19
18
20
19
17
19
16
9
13
12
11
10
14
12
13
16
14
17
16
16
19
18
15
18
18
12
14
13
6
11
8
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NNW
6
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.6
NW
9
0.8
NNW
10
3
NNW
10
2.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
3
79
34
67
16
31
22
19
82
68
48
19
18
70
122
1606
703
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
6
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.4
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
NNW
14
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.4
NW
5
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
19
48
61
7
4
36
13
38
21
10
11
6
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
11
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
5
0.1
NW
16
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
N
12
0.3
NW
7
0.2
E
3
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
23
2
1
10
2
27
8
1
3
2
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
7
0.9
ENE
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
NW
2
1.5
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
2.5
NW
8
3
NW
9
Energy kJ
174
28
1
2
2
3
2
250
439
760
1448
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
1
Distance (km)
34
1
1
118
3
30
292
4
1
1
3
51
84
3
24
34
3
0
0
67
423
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
4
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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Information about the Punta Galea Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Galea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Galea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Galea 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 (Punta Galea) 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 Punta Galea 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.

Punta Galea is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Getxo. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Getxo. Getxo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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