Playa de Madorra surf break

Playa de Madorra surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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
16.6° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
11
1
NW
16
1.2
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
336
198
515
693
667
416
386
310
200
190
142
147
185
230
162
228
228
179
182
145
57
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SW
10
SE
5
SE
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
S
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
S
10
WSW
0
NNW
10
W
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
S
15
WSW
10
N
0
N
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:41PM2.82m
3:54AM2.91m
4:14PM2.91m
4:29AM2.92m
4:46PM2.96m
5:02AM2.89m
5:17PM2.97m
5:36AM2.83m
5:49PM2.93m
6:09AM2.73m
6:22PM2.84m
6:44AM2.59m
6:58PM2.72m
7:20AM2.44m
Low Tide
9:44PM0.40m
10:02AM0.31m
10:19PM0.33m
10:34AM0.30m
10:52PM0.30m
11:05AM0.34m
11:26PM0.32m
11:36AM0.41m
11:59PM0.38m
12:08PM0.51m
00:34AM0.49m
12:42PM0.63m
1:12AM0.63m
1:18PM0.76m
thunderstorm
rain showers
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clear
rain showers
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clear
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clear
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7:33
7:31
7:30
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
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9:30
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:35
9:37
9:37
9:38
3
1
3
2
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
15
16
17
17
17
18
16
16
17
16
15
15
15
14
14
14
14
15
15
14
14
13
14
13
16
15
16
15
14
14
13
14
13
14
12
12
11
11
12
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
11
1
NW
16
1.2
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
Energy kJ
336
198
515
693
667
416
386
310
200
190
142
147
185
230
162
228
228
179
8
145
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
WNW
19
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
SW
8
0.8
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
Energy kJ
12
143
188
171
177
199
191
100
70
43
25
51
71
37
18
3
6
4
8
13
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
S
16
0.4
NW
7
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
14
0.5
W
6
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
6
12
6
6
5
11
8
4
15
7
7
3
3
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.7
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
4
0.9
SW
6
0.3
WSW
6
1.2
NW
8
0.5
NNE
3
0.6
N
5
Energy kJ
3
11
18
22
19
54
8
182
6
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
57
67
54
57
53
31
31
53
31
57
57
31
57
53
31
134
57
31
39
53
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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