Playa de Malpica surf break

Playa de Malpica surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 10 May 2026 CEST
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Playa de Malpica surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Malpica sea temperature is
14.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Malpica this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Malpica over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Malpica in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 10th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
3
2
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
10
1.6
NNW
10
2.2
N
11
2.1
N
10
2.3
N
10
1.7
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.3
N
9
1
N
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
14
2.5
NNW
13
2.5
NNW
12
2.3
NNW
11
2.1
NNW
10
1.9
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
588
1102
908
958
352
142
139
281
157
92
104
1004
2056
1784
1214
940
665
346
211
102
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSW
10
SE
0
S
10
NNE
5
E
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
N
10
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
NW
15
NE
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
11:32AM2.26m
11:55PM2.52m
12:43PM2.38m
00:59AM2.65m
1:41PM2.59m
1:54AM2.85m
2:30PM2.84m
2:44AM3.06m
3:15PM3.08m
3:32AM3.25m
3:59PM3.30m
4:19AM3.39m
4:44PM3.46m
Low Tide
5:32PM1.16m
6:27AM0.96m
6:42PM1.05m
7:24AM0.76m
7:41PM0.86m
8:14AM0.54m
8:32PM0.62m
9:00AM0.32m
9:20PM0.38m
9:44AM0.15m
10:06PM0.17m
10:28AM0.05m
10:53PM0.02m
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7:16
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
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9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:51
9:52
9:52
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1
1
4
3
2
1
3
2
Temp °C
15
18
17
16
15
15
15
15
14
14
15
14
12
14
12
12
13
13
14
14
13
11
13
15
15
14
13
13
11
11
11
12
11
9
9
7
8
10
10
11
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
10
1.6
NNW
10
2.2
N
11
2.1
N
10
2.3
N
10
0.9
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
8
0.1
SW
6
1
N
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
13
1.7
NNW
14
2.5
NNW
13
2.5
NNW
12
2.3
NNW
11
2.1
NNW
10
1.9
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
Energy kJ
164
588
1102
908
958
134
119
77
1
157
92
17
1004
2056
1784
1214
940
665
346
211
102
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.8
N
8
Energy kJ
130
80
41
23
16
9
5
2
6
5
11
10
9
18
8
6
6
5
88
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
14
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
58
33
9
2
2
12
12
10
10
10
8
8
8
5
8
57
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.3
N
9
0.9
NNW
8
0.3
S
3
Energy kJ
69
352
142
139
281
104
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
1
0
0
50
11
18
50
34
44
164
129
59
178
86
129
129
0
0
0
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
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Information about the Playa de Malpica Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Malpica 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 Malpica can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Malpica 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 Malpica) 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 Malpica 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 Malpica is 16 km (10 miles) from Carballo. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carballo. Carballo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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