Playa de Madorra surf break

Playa de Madorra surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

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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
15.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
15
0.9
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
748
1211
810
616
533
441
235
158
108
84
82
49
38
34
50
155
289
490
418
347
240
Wind (km/h)
0
NNW
10
WNW
5
S
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
NW
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NW
10
NE
5
E
10
NW
10
ENE
5
E
10
WNW
5
SE
10
NNE
15
N
15
NE
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:27AM2.40m
9:55PM2.60m
10:51AM2.25m
11:20PM2.52m
12:18PM2.26m
00:40AM2.57m
1:28PM2.38m
1:44AM2.68m
2:22PM2.54m
2:35AM2.78m
3:04PM2.69m
3:17AM2.86m
3:41PM2.82m
3:54AM2.91m
Low Tide
3:25PM0.84m
4:29AM0.74m
4:50PM0.96m
5:59AM0.76m
6:18PM0.94m
7:14AM0.67m
7:29PM0.81m
8:10AM0.54m
8:22PM0.65m
8:53AM0.43m
9:06PM0.51m
9:30AM0.35m
9:44PM0.40m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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7:43
7:41
7:39
7:37
7:37
7:35
7:33
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9:23
9:24
9:27
9:28
9:29
9:30
9:30
1
Temp °C
15
17
15
15
16
16
16
20
20
20
22
20
22
24
22
22
23
21
19
26
21
14
15
13
13
14
15
15
17
20
20
21
19
22
24
22
22
22
22
18
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.9
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
Energy kJ
748
1211
810
616
533
441
235
158
108
84
82
49
38
34
50
83
289
490
418
347
240
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
0.4
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
5
0.3
W
11
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
W
15
0.6
W
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
6
5
4
6
2
5
4
30
4
22
20
155
59
39
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
13
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
Energy kJ
20
5
2
2
3
13
12
6
6
6
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
4
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NW
7
0.5
N
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.7
N
4
Energy kJ
29
17
4
1
12
13
10
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
Distance (km)
31
31
53
31
54
53
35
35
53
31
31
35
31
31
35
31
31
53
31
35
219
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
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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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