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Ria Foz surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 09 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) 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 Sunday (May 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 9th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 11th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 14th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ria Foz over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | |
298 | 202 | 77 | 112 | 218 | 449 | 818 | 673 | 481 | 268 | 239 | 46 | 90 | 55 | 69 | 1496 | 1815 | 1415 | 1121 | 752 | 351 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 10:19AM2.41m | 10:49PM2.63m | 11:38AM2.42m | 00:03AM2.68m | 12:52PM2.55m | 1:09AM2.84m | 1:51PM2.78m | 2:05AM3.06m | 2:41PM3.06m | 2:55AM3.30m | 3:26PM3.33m | 3:43AM3.52m | 4:10PM3.57m | 4:30AM3.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:23PM1.28m | 5:24AM1.20m | 5:41PM1.27m | 6:35AM1.07m | 6:52PM1.14m | 7:34AM0.84m | 7:51PM0.92m | 8:24AM0.59m | 8:42PM0.66m | 9:10AM0.34m | 9:30PM0.39m | 9:54AM0.15m | 10:16PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 |
— | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 |
 kJ | 298 | 202 | 77 | 112 | 218 | 449 | 818 | 673 | 481 | 268 | 239 | 46 | 90 | 55 | 69 | 1496 | 1815 | 1415 | 1121 | 752 | 351 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 14 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 19 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 25 | 13 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 103 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | W 12 | NW 10 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 37 | 36 | 73 | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 260 | 1 | 543 | 902 | 524 | 535 | 99 | 5 |
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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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