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Playa de Malpica surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 18 Apr 2026 CESTForecast 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
13.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5AM. 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
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. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 531 | 233 | 139 | 104 | 102 | 80 | 61 | 72 | 893 | 1475 | 1886 | 1358 | 841 | 851 | 988 | 988 | 790 | 764 | 458 | 246 | 276 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | cross | off | glass | on | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:48PM 3.55 | 6:09AM 3.54 | 6:30PM 3.53 | 6:54AM 3.39 | 7:14PM 3.41 | 7:43AM 3.15 | 8:04PM 3.22 | 8:39AM 2.87 | 9:02PM 3.00 | 9:47AM 2.61 | 10:15PM 2.80 | 11:11AM 2.44 | 11:41PM 2.72 | 12:39PM 2.45 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:55PM -0.08 | 12:16PM -0.02 | 12:39AM -0.02 | 12:59PM 0.15 | 1:27AM 0.14 | 1:45PM 0.38 | 2:21AM 0.37 | 2:39PM 0.65 | 3:26AM 0.61 | 3:45PM 0.89 | 4:46AM 0.79 | 5:08PM 1.02 | 6:16AM 0.82 | ||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | ||
| Sunset | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 7 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
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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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