
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Malpica surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,467 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with NW swell.
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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Malpica in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) 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+) | 11AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Malpica over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | N 7 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
170 | 248 | 1055 | 616 | 864 | 722 | 415 | 260 | 286 | 471 | 392 | 701 | 1010 | 946 | 571 | 441 | 402 | 314 | 196 | 194 | 269 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:53PM3.13m | 3:25AM3.00m | 3:39PM3.31m | 4:05AM3.18m | 4:19PM3.42m | 4:41AM3.30m | 4:55PM3.45m | 5:15AM3.36m | 5:30PM3.40m | 5:47AM3.35m | 6:04PM3.29m | 6:19AM3.28m | 6:37PM3.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35AM0.64m | 9:11PM0.33m | 9:23AM0.42m | 9:52PM0.16m | 10:04AM0.24m | 10:28PM0.07m | 10:41AM0.13m | 11:02PM0.05m | 11:17AM0.10m | 11:35PM0.11m | 11:52AM0.14m | 00:07AM0.22m | 12:26PM0.25m | 00:38AM0.39m | |||||||
8:37 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:41 | — | — | 8:41 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
80 | 181 | 1055 | 263 | 864 | 722 | 415 | 260 | 286 | 471 | 392 | 701 | 1010 | 946 | 571 | 441 | 402 | 314 | 196 | 194 | 269 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NW 17 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
170 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 11 | 230 | 151 | 125 | 565 | 302 | 180 | 77 | 17 | 16 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | — |
37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | NE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 248 | 211 | 616 | 464 | 214 | 96 | 54 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 164 | 59 | 151 | 168 | 18 | 18 | 68 | 18 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 104 | 34 |
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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.










