Playa de Madorra surf break

Playa de Madorra surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 18 Apr 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
14.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 18th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.9
WNW
2
WNW
1.6
NW
1.5
WNW
1.8
W
2
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
Period(s) (?)111111101010101013141312141311111010101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)75755137213610410249523430379910271516841494764832557546557639
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
5
WNW
10
ESE
5
S
10
WSW
5
SSE
0
ENE
5
W
15
ENE
15
SE
20
SSW
5
W
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SE
5
SSE
10
SW
5
ESE
10
SE
5
WSW
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
onoffglasscrossoffglassglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:27PM
3.28
5:48AM
3.27
6:09PM
3.26
6:34AM
3.13
6:54PM
3.15
7:23AM
2.91
7:43PM
2.98
8:19AM
2.64
8:42PM
2.77
9:27AM
2.40
9:55PM
2.60
10:51AM
2.25
11:20PM
2.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:15AM
-0.07
11:35PM
-0.06
11:55AM
0.00
12:20AM
-0.01
12:38PM
0.16
1:08AM
0.14
1:25PM
0.38
2:02AM
0.35
2:19PM
0.62
3:07AM
0.58
3:25PM
0.84
4:29AM
0.74
4:50PM
0.96
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise7:50--7:48--7:47--7:46--7:43--7:43--7:41--
Sunset-9:19--9:20--9:21--9:22--9:22--9:23--9:24-
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clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172020192017171816212116131615141615121514
Feels °C (?)161820181717171615181614121313131314111514
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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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