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Playa de Madorra surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Madorra in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 13th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 14th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Madorra over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | |
26 | 40 | 34 | 30 | 66 | 48 | 1100 | 280 | 561 | 723 | 442 | 179 | 172 | 126 | 69 | 340 | 427 | 647 | 549 | 263 | 448 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:34AM2.65m | 2:09PM2.63m | 2:23AM2.84m | 2:55PM2.86m | 3:11AM3.01m | 3:39PM3.06m | 3:59AM3.14m | 4:23PM3.21m | 4:46AM3.19m | 5:08PM3.28m | 5:35AM3.15m | 5:55PM3.28m | 6:25AM3.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.79m | 7:54AM0.50m | 8:12PM0.58m | 8:40AM0.30m | 9:00PM0.35m | 9:24AM0.15m | 9:46PM0.16m | 10:09AM0.06m | 10:33PM0.02m | 10:53AM0.04m | 11:21PM-0.03m | 11:39AM0.10m | 00:11AM-0.00m | 12:27PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 |
 | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | 9:52 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NNW 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NW 14 | WNW 10 | NNW 12 | W 9 | SW 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 34 | 23 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 48 | 10 | 280 | 7 | 7 | 442 | 179 | 172 | 126 | 69 | 186 | 247 | 647 | 549 | 263 | 448 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SSW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | SW 14 | W 10 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | S 12 | W 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 26 | 21 | 13 | 30 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 7 | — | 6 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 54 | 142 | 427 | — | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 11 | S 5 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | W 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | — | S 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 25 | 40 | 34 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 25 | 66 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 13 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 66 | 24 | 1100 | 74 | 561 | 723 | — | — | — | — | — | 340 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 104 | 105 | 31 | 31 | 105 | 67 | 754 | 53 | 462 | 296 | 157 | 53 | 86 | 53 | 50 | 35 | 53 | 35 | 35 | 53 | 31 |
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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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