Playa de Madorra Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.13° N 8.82° W

Playa de Madorra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Madorra sea temperature is
20.2° C
1.4° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
1.3
NW
8
0.9
NNW
5
0.5
W
10
1.1
NW
5
0.6
NNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.6
NW
5
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
NW
11
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.4
NW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
109
84
70
216
41
49
49
35
27
15
19
14
14
31
35
33
22
52
61
82
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
N
20
NW
15
N
15
NNE
15
NW
15
NNE
5
NW
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
W
5
ENE
5
NNW
15
NW
10
NNE
10
N
15
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
8:13AM2.67m
8:29PM2.77m
8:58AM2.58m
9:20PM2.60m
9:55AM2.48m
10:25PM2.44m
11:08AM2.41m
11:48PM2.36m
12:32PM2.46m
1:17AM2.41m
1:51PM2.63m
2:31AM2.57m
2:55PM2.88m
3:30AM2.77m
Low Tide
2:14PM0.54m
2:44AM0.52m
3:02PM0.67m
3:35AM0.67m
4:04PM0.80m
4:42AM0.81m
5:25PM0.87m
6:05AM0.86m
6:56PM0.80m
7:28AM0.78m
8:15PM0.60m
8:36AM0.60m
9:17PM0.35m
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clear
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7:30
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:37
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9:51
9:50
9:47
9:46
9:45
9:45
9:43
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Temp °C
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22
21
20
22
23
20
26
28
21
23
22
20
21
20
19
21
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20
23
24
Feels °C
21
21
23
20
20
21
19
24
26
21
23
23
20
21
21
20
21
20
20
21
24
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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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