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Playa de Madorra surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 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
16.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Madorra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | |
3069 | 2586 | 1788 | 1036 | 582 | 551 | 633 | 676 | 676 | 489 | 443 | 302 | 240 | 156 | 146 | 113 | 96 | 506 | 608 | 699 | 749 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 7:19AM2.86m | 7:38PM3.08m | 8:16AM2.66m | 8:37PM2.91m | 9:20AM2.47m | 9:42PM2.76m | 10:30AM2.35m | 10:53PM2.64m | 11:42AM2.33m | 00:02AM2.58m | 12:47PM2.38m | 1:05AM2.57m | 1:43PM2.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03AM0.11m | 1:18PM0.38m | 2:00AM0.28m | 2:13PM0.55m | 3:03AM0.46m | 3:15PM0.72m | 4:13AM0.60m | 4:26PM0.83m | 5:25AM0.68m | 5:41PM0.87m | 6:32AM0.68m | 6:49PM0.84m | 7:28AM0.65m | 7:47PM0.76m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
 | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | — | 9:59 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 27 |
15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 3069 | 2586 | 1788 | 1036 | 582 | 551 | 633 | 676 | 676 | 489 | 443 | 302 | 240 | 156 | 146 | 113 | 96 | 506 | 608 | 699 | 749 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | NW 4 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | SW 12 | NW 4 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 10 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 85 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | SW 14 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 13 | N 7 | N 7 | W 18 | SW 12 | — | SW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 50 | 50 | 53 | 31 | 53 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 53 | 31 | 31 |
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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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