Playa de Madorra Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.13° N 8.82° W

Playa de Madorra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Madorra sea temperature is
21.2° C
2.0° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NW 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 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.5
NW
6
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
NNW
12
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NNW
10
1.8
NW
6
0.7
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
21
25
14
36
38
20
50
62
80
94
248
327
209
84
110
117
134
86
98
24
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NW
15
NNE
5
W
5
WSW
0
WNW
5
W
10
W
5
NE
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
N
25
NW
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
NE
5
SSW
10
W
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:59PM2.87m
8:20AM2.66m
8:39PM2.60m
9:02AM2.47m
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
Low Tide
1:43PM0.37m
2:08AM0.47m
2:24PM0.60m
2:46AM0.71m
3:09PM0.83m
3:31AM0.95m
4:08PM1.04m
4:32AM1.14m
5:33PM1.17m
6:03AM1.22m
7:10PM1.14m
7:30AM1.14m
8:20PM0.99m
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7:43
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7:48
7:50
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9:32
9:31
9:30
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9:23
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Temp °C
26
31
30
24
25
25
21
22
21
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21
21
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23
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19
18
Feels °C
26
30
29
25
26
27
22
23
23
18
19
19
17
18
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17
21
20
18
18
17
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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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