
Surf Forecasts:
Ria Foz surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, NNW swell with 1,616 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ria Foz this week:
The surf forecast for Ria Foz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ria Foz in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ria Foz over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 16 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNW 21 | NNW 19 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
137 | 379 | 803 | 918 | 1468 | 1116 | 677 | 876 | 669 | 711 | 734 | 514 | 382 | 432 | 342 | 692 | 1608 | 1310 | 732 | 487 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:18PM3.15m | 7:31AM3.19m | 7:52PM2.91m | 8:06AM2.97m | 8:30PM2.66m | 8:49AM2.74m | 9:21PM2.42m | 9:51AM2.54m | 10:42PM2.26m | 11:24AM2.45m | 00:28AM2.28m | 12:56PM2.54m | 1:42AM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:09PM0.45m | 1:20AM0.64m | 1:45PM0.68m | 1:55AM0.88m | 2:25PM0.94m | 2:34AM1.12m | 3:15PM1.18m | 3:28AM1.33m | 4:29PM1.36m | 4:51AM1.46m | 6:07PM1.37m | 6:29AM1.41m | 7:25PM1.21m | ||||||||
8:41 | — | — | 8:41 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 20 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 16 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 21 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNW 14 | NE 7 |
137 | 379 | 803 | 918 | 1468 | 1116 | 677 | 876 | 669 | 711 | 734 | 469 | 155 | 197 | 79 | 692 | 534 | 749 | 365 | 487 | 200 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | NNW 15 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | NNW 11 | — | NNW 8 | W 10 | NNW 19 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNE 8 | NNW 13 |
35 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 300 | — | — | 155 | — | — | 123 | — | 14 | 2 | 1608 | 1310 | 732 | 115 | 265 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
23 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 491 | 237 | 347 | 514 | 382 | 432 | 342 | 564 | 157 | — | — | 107 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 309 | 63 | 129 | 63 | 236 | 236 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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Information about the Ria Foz Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ria Foz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ria Foz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ria Foz 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 (Ria Foz) 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 Ria Foz 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.
Ria Foz is 18 km (11 miles) from Ribadeo. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ribadeo. Ribadeo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










