Playa de Madorra surf break

Playa de Madorra surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 CEST
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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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Playa de Madorra surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 5,395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with W 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 Friday (May 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM. 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 15s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 4th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 4th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thu
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
!
!
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
13
0.9
W
11
1.1
WNW
10
1
W
10
0.8
WNW
13
1.7
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
1.1
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
4
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
198
276
194
236
870
880
909
666
745
452
290
196
180
522
377
781
705
1027
5395
5227
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
NW
10
WNW
5
N
5
N
10
NW
15
N
15
N
20
NW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:27AM2.65m
3:46PM2.77m
4:05AM2.68m
4:21PM2.83m
4:41AM2.69m
4:56PM2.86m
5:18AM2.68m
5:32PM2.86m
5:54AM2.63m
6:08PM2.83m
6:30AM2.56m
6:45PM2.77m
7:08AM2.48m
7:24PM2.70m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.59m
9:31AM0.54m
9:55PM0.51m
10:06AM0.52m
10:32PM0.47m
10:41AM0.51m
11:08PM0.45m
11:16AM0.53m
11:45PM0.46m
11:51AM0.56m
00:22AM0.52m
12:27PM0.61m
1:00AM0.59m
1:05PM0.67m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:02
10:04
10:05
10:05
10:06
Temp °C
17
19
22
20
19
21
19
19
23
22
19
21
18
17
17
17
19
19
18
16
17
17
19
22
20
20
20
16
15
18
19
16
18
17
15
13
13
17
18
18
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
5
0.9
W
11
1.1
WNW
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
1.7
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.1
SW
16
1.5
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
4
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
14
Energy kJ
40
198
276
194
136
870
880
909
666
745
452
290
196
180
10
377
781
705
1027
5395
5227
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
SW
15
0.8
WNW
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.1
SW
12
0.3
WNW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
1.4
WNW
16
Energy kJ
55
29
20
35
236
23
20
20
8
7
7
7
57
117
6
42
8
8
1005
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
NW
9
0.3
SW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
21
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
87
39
35
12
38
5
4
3
3
9
3
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
5
0.8
NW
6
0.6
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
1.1
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
4
1.3
NW
5
1
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.8
NW
5
1.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
10
38
24
72
59
23
79
52
12
20
21
38
522
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
5
4
5
Distance (km)
53
31
35
53
31
35
73
53
205
73
53
134
82
82
916
53
53
35
142
35
296
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
5
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
5
9
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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