Ria Foz surf break

Ria Foz surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 CET
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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
13.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ria Foz this week:

The surf forecast for Ria Foz over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ria Foz in the next 12 days are 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 20th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 21st Jan)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 23rd Jan)20ft (6.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ria Foz over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
5
5
3
3
2
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5
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4
2
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NNW
2.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.4
NW
3
NW
4.5
NW
5
NNW
3
NNW
3.5
NW
5
NW
6
NW
5.5
NNW
4.5
NW
4.5
NW
4.5
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.2
NW
3.5
NW
Period(s) (?)171614141314161313151717161616151514131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)407430013632222628008689111453314427711681200711731210496113209752641955634334360915833650
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
WSW
25
W
15
SSW
25
S
30
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
35
W
20
SW
25
SSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:38PM
3.27
5:52AM
3.59
6:12PM
3.28
6:26AM
3.59
6:47PM
3.26
7:02AM
3.53
7:25PM
3.19
7:41AM
3.40
8:08PM
3.09
8:26AM
3.23
8:58PM
2.97
9:22AM
3.03
10:01PM
2.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:31AM
0.32
11:36PM
0.35
12:05PM
0.27
12:10AM
0.34
12:40PM
0.28
12:46AM
0.38
1:16PM
0.33
1:25AM
0.48
1:57PM
0.44
2:10AM
0.62
2:44PM
0.61
3:04AM
0.79
3:42PM
0.79
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise8:56--8:55--8:55--8:53--8:52--8:52--8:51--
Sunset-6:22--6:23--6:25--6:27--6:28--6:30--6:30-
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Rain (mm)
----35-3844104210341-410
Temp. °C1111131412101010876689991010131410
Feels °C (?)5669545511-1-1233434996
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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 12 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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