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Ria Foz

Galicia, Spain · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
3
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Ankle high · Glassy · NNW
Wave
0.5m
Period
4s
Wind
4 km/h Cross
Tide
Rising

Tide · today

Rising · High in 2h57
1.3m3.1m1.2m05h09h13h17h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Madrid local

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0.5m
4s
5 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.5m
4s
6 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.4m
4s
4 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.4m
5.4s
8 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
8.4s
5 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
7.5s
0 km/h
Onshore

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
0.2m
5.7s
6 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.2m
5.8s
5 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.1m
5.7s
6 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.1m
5.5s
9 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0m
6.1s
9 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0m
7.4s
5 km/h
Cross

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
0m
7.2s
4 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.1m
7.2s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.1m
7.2s
8 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.1m
6.8s
10 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.2m
6.5s
9 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.2m
6.8s
7 km/h
Onshore

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
0.2m
7.7s
2 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.3m
7.6s
3 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.3m
7.5s
4 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.2m
7.3s
9 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.2m
7.2s
9 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.2m
7.1s
5 km/h
Onshore

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
0.1m
8.2s
3 km/h
Cross
09:00
0m
8s
4 km/h
Cross
12:00
0m
7.8s
5 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0m
7.8s
7 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0m
7.8s
9 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0m
7.8s
5 km/h
Cross

About Ria Foz

Ria Foz is a river_mouth break in Galicia, Spain. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the N / NE with light offshore winds from the SW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
River_mouth
Bottom
Unknown
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
N, NE
Best wind direction
SW
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Ria Foz surf FAQ

Is Ria Foz good for beginners?+

Ria Foz is a river_mouth break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Ria Foz?+

Different days call for different boards. Ria Foz can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What are the best conditions for Ria Foz?+

Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the N / NE with light offshore winds from the SW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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