Playa de Malpica surf break

Playa de Malpica surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 26 Apr 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
14.6° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
4
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.9
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.9
NNE
6
2.3
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
7
1.1
W
12
1
W
12
0.8
NW
18
1.5
NW
16
1.7
NW
15
1.7
NW
14
1.6
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.4
NNW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
160
151
272
200
260
465
384
359
294
379
1129
1297
1179
885
680
479
560
298
254
148
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
30
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
5
NNE
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
NW
0
NE
10
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:07AM2.88m
2:44PM2.75m
2:57AM3.00m
3:27PM2.91m
3:39AM3.09m
4:03PM3.05m
4:16AM3.14m
4:36PM3.15m
4:50AM3.15m
5:08PM3.20m
5:23AM3.13m
5:39PM3.20m
5:56AM3.06m
Low Tide
7:47PM0.86m
8:28AM0.58m
8:41PM0.70m
9:12AM0.46m
9:25PM0.54m
9:49AM0.37m
10:04PM0.43m
10:22AM0.32m
10:39PM0.35m
10:54AM0.31m
11:12PM0.32m
11:25AM0.34m
11:46PM0.33m
11:57AM0.42m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:35
7:33
7:31
7:30
7:28
7:26
7:26
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9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:37
Temp °C
17
13
14
15
15
16
17
15
14
14
14
14
15
14
13
15
14
13
14
13
13
14
9
10
10
10
11
11
10
10
10
12
13
13
12
12
13
12
11
11
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
10
0.7
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.1
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
12
1.1
NNE
7
1.5
NW
16
1.7
NW
15
1.7
NW
14
1.6
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.4
NNW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
Energy kJ
86
73
32
21
51
215
290
365
359
280
128
1129
1297
1179
885
680
479
560
298
254
148
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
W
11
0.3
WNW
16
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.1
NW
18
1
W
11
1.1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
NW
8
Energy kJ
3
14
39
51
41
25
12
240
171
101
133
149
112
72
47
28
26
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
12
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
W
8
0.1
N
22
0.8
NW
18
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
6
0.3
WSW
8
Energy kJ
26
12
11
9
379
188
168
61
37
15
11
4
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.9
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.9
NNE
6
2.3
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.8
N
7
1
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
1
NNE
5
1
NNE
5
1
N
5
Energy kJ
80
160
151
272
200
260
465
384
241
294
55
56
41
4
47
47
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
164
59
164
168
59
59
68
59
59
59
0
1
1
0
0
89
0
33
183
59
50
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
1
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
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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