Playa de Madorra Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.13° N 8.82° W

Playa de Madorra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Madorra sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.7° 

Playa de Madorra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Madorra surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 665 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 26th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 21st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
9
1.3
NW
8
2
NW
6
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
0.8
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
W
10
1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
2.4
SSW
8
2.1
SW
8
1.4
SW
7
1.1
SW
6
0.8
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
222
251
281
315
636
269
101
45
47
170
212
176
103
0
542
183
97
59
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
N
20
NW
15
NNE
15
N
20
NW
10
NE
5
SSE
15
SW
5
SSE
5
NE
10
S
15
ESE
35
S
30
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:25PM2.33m
9:53AM2.29m
10:27PM2.11m
11:05AM2.16m
11:55PM2.00m
12:37PM2.15m
1:27AM2.05m
1:55PM2.27m
2:29AM2.19m
2:48PM2.46m
3:13AM2.37m
3:28PM2.67m
3:50AM2.55m
Low Tide
3:31AM0.95m
4:08PM1.04m
4:32AM1.14m
5:33PM1.17m
6:03AM1.22m
7:10PM1.14m
7:30AM1.14m
8:20PM0.99m
8:29AM0.97m
9:06PM0.80m
9:12AM0.77m
9:43PM0.60m
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7:47
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7:48
7:50
7:50
7:52
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9:30
9:29
9:27
9:25
9:23
9:22
9:21
 mm
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8
13
5
1
4
Temp °C
20
19
20
19
18
21
22
19
21
20
19
21
22
21
20
20
19
20
20
Feels °C
21
18
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16
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19
19
21
19
20
21
16
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18
18
18
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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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