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Playa de Malpica surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 CETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Malpica this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Malpica in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Malpica over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 508 | 946 | 790 | 2439 | 2545 | 3946 | 2488 | 1280 | 1622 | 864 | 509 | 1819 | 2325 | 2686 | 1693 | 5014 | 3744 | 2293 | 1982 | 1800 | 1526 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:06PM 2.92 | 8:44AM 2.64 | 9:16PM 2.69 | 10:12AM 2.41 | 10:51PM 2.59 | 11:55AM 2.40 | 12:25AM 2.69 | 1:15PM 2.56 | 1:34AM 2.90 | 2:11PM 2.78 | 2:26AM 3.12 | 2:55PM 2.98 | 3:08AM 3.29 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:47PM 0.61 | 2:24AM 0.66 | 2:49PM 0.90 | 3:44AM 0.89 | 4:16PM 1.09 | 5:26AM 0.94 | 5:56PM 1.07 | 6:55AM 0.79 | 7:13PM 0.88 | 7:56AM 0.57 | 8:08PM 0.64 | 8:42AM 0.36 | 8:52PM 0.43 | ||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
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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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