Ria Foz surf break

Ria Foz surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 CEST
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Ria Foz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ria Foz sea temperature is
14.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ria Foz in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 22nd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ria Foz over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.7
NE
6
0.4
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NE
5
0.2
W
8
0.2
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.6
NNE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.6
NW
15
0.6
NW
14
0.6
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
443
249
90
36
65
17
26
11
22
17
8
5
7
16
14
24
27
92
174
149
134
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
NNW
10
NE
5
SSW
5
W
10
NNW
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
N
5
SSW
5
NNE
10
NE
5
E
5
ENE
5
NNE
5
ENE
5
E
10
NE
5
NNE
off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
8:47AM3.10m
9:11PM3.20m
9:55AM2.80m
10:24PM2.98m
11:22AM2.61m
11:53PM2.88m
12:53PM2.62m
1:17AM2.95m
2:05PM2.77m
2:21AM3.08m
2:58PM2.96m
3:11AM3.22m
3:40PM3.14m
3:53AM3.32m
Low Tide
2:48PM0.70m
3:33AM0.68m
3:53PM0.97m
4:53AM0.89m
5:18PM1.13m
6:25AM0.93m
6:47PM1.10m
7:42AM0.82m
7:59PM0.95m
8:39AM0.66m
8:53PM0.76m
9:22AM0.51m
9:36PM0.59m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
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part cloud
light rain
rain showers
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cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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7:35
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:28
7:28
7:26
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9:19
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:27
1
2
10
1
Temp °C
16
19
15
17
18
15
16
19
16
16
18
15
16
18
15
15
17
14
16
19
15
15
17
13
17
17
14
15
17
15
15
17
15
16
17
15
15
17
14
17
19
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.7
NE
5
0.2
WNW
8
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
227
193
86
36
15
3
26
11
20
7
6
3
3
16
13
24
7
92
58
75
106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
W
14
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.6
NW
15
0.6
NW
14
0.6
NW
13
Energy kJ
443
249
90
22
65
17
10
5
10
17
8
5
7
4
7
6
68
174
149
134
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
N
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
W
7
0.2
W
7
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
18
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
1
28
40
14
7
5
1
4
22
4
6
5
1
7
13
12
10
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NNE
5
0.7
NE
5
Energy kJ
2
4
14
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
41
5
0
14
23
66
518
5
171
520
41
41
236
41
41
41
0
0
14
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

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