Playa de Madorra surf break

Playa de Madorra surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 CEST
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Playa de Madorra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Madorra sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Playa de Madorra surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,435 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Madorra this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Madorra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Madorra in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 2nd Jun)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Madorra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
W
13
0.9
W
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
WNW
13
1.6
W
12
2
WNW
12
1.7
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
13
2
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
223
202
157
122
87
198
214
194
239
773
1066
786
747
543
460
300
245
266
515
1138
805
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
NW
10
N
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
20
NW
20
N
15
N
20
NW
15
N
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
NW
10
N
5
WNW
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:29PM2.58m
2:45AM2.62m
3:09PM2.68m
3:27AM2.65m
3:46PM2.77m
4:05AM2.68m
4:21PM2.83m
4:41AM2.69m
4:56PM2.86m
5:18AM2.68m
5:32PM2.86m
5:54AM2.63m
6:08PM2.83m
6:30AM2.56m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.67m
8:55AM0.57m
9:17PM0.59m
9:31AM0.54m
9:55PM0.51m
10:06AM0.52m
10:32PM0.47m
10:41AM0.51m
11:08PM0.45m
11:16AM0.53m
11:45PM0.46m
11:51AM0.56m
00:22AM0.52m
12:27PM0.61m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:02
10:04
10:05
10:05
Temp °C
28
22
20
20
19
19
22
21
18
21
22
20
23
23
18
19
18
16
17
15
17
26
22
20
19
19
19
22
21
18
19
17
16
19
20
16
17
18
14
14
11
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
W
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
1.6
W
12
2
WNW
12
1.7
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
13
2
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
Energy kJ
223
202
157
122
55
198
214
194
136
773
1066
786
747
543
460
300
245
266
515
1138
805
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
15
0.5
W
13
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
SW
15
0.8
WNW
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.5
W
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
10
5
5
37
87
29
20
35
239
23
20
20
8
7
7
7
4
106
10
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.1
NW
9
0.3
SW
16
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
3
25
35
2
40
40
35
3
38
7
3
5
7
10
3
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
4
0.9
NW
5
0.5
NW
5
0.8
NW
5
1
NW
6
0.7
NNW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.3
NNW
6
1.2
NW
5
0.8
NNW
5
0.5
NW
4
1.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
22
49
12
40
61
21
69
93
63
27
7
339
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
3
3
Distance (km)
31
53
31
35
82
35
35
53
35
35
73
53
198
73
67
134
53
53
321
53
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Playa de Madorra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Madorra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Madorra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Madorra 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 (Playa de Madorra) 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 Playa de Madorra 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.

Playa de Madorra is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Nigran. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nigran. Nigran has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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