
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Madorra surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Madorra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 40 | 36 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 66 | 15 | 71 | 174 | 82 | 65 | 55 | 35 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:19AM3.02m | 5:36PM3.39m | 6:06AM3.03m | 6:23PM3.40m | 6:52AM2.97m | 7:09PM3.32m | 7:37AM2.87m | 7:54PM3.15m | 8:22AM2.73m | 8:39PM2.92m | 9:08AM2.57m | 9:27PM2.66m | 9:58AM2.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06PM-0.01m | 11:18AM0.13m | 11:55PM-0.07m | 12:04PM0.11m | 00:42AM-0.04m | 12:49PM0.16m | 1:27AM0.07m | 1:34PM0.27m | 2:11AM0.25m | 2:19PM0.44m | 2:56AM0.46m | 3:07PM0.64m | 3:42AM0.67m | 4:01PM0.83m | |||||||
— | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | 10:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 5 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 |
45 | 40 | 36 | 9 | 26 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 71 | 5 | 82 | 65 | 55 | 8 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | W 9 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 6 |
9 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 35 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 6 | — | NW 11 | W 11 | NNW 9 | SW 18 | S 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 7 | NNW 9 | WSW 5 |
2 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 15 | 22 | 66 | — | — | 174 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 35 | 186 | 131 | 35 | 385 | 936 | 736 | 1058 | 714 | 674 | 39 | 205 | 49 | 35 | 143 | 31 | 57 | 57 | 31 | 57 |
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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.











