Playa de Malpica surf break

Playa de Malpica surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 09 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 Saturday (May 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 10th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 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

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
12
1
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
11
1.9
NNW
10
2.3
N
10
2.3
N
10
1.7
NNE
9
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
7
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
13
2.5
NNW
13
3
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
11
2.2
NNW
10
1.8
NNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
594
444
273
163
476
815
1058
983
423
155
131
120
106
72
55
451
2145
1929
1410
917
600
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
SW
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
NE
10
E
5
E
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
N
10
N
20
NNW
25
N
20
N
25
NNE
20
NNE
5
NE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
High Tide
10:16AM2.25m
10:44PM2.47m
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
Low Tide
4:16PM1.17m
5:17AM1.08m
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
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7:18
7:16
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:11
7:11
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9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:51
9:52
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
16
19
14
15
18
16
17
17
15
16
15
15
14
14
13
13
14
13
13
14
13
13
17
13
11
14
13
15
15
13
15
14
13
12
11
10
8
8
7
7
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
12
1
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
11
1.9
NNW
10
2.3
N
10
2.3
N
10
0.9
NNW
9
1.2
NNE
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
13
2.5
NNW
13
0.2
W
10
2.5
NNW
11
2.2
NNW
10
1.8
NNW
10
Energy kJ
594
444
273
163
476
815
1058
983
137
155
65
120
106
72
16
451
2145
8
1410
917
600
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.8
SW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.9
NNW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.6
NNE
8
Energy kJ
147
106
121
84
20
48
42
23
9
99
2
2
8
4
8
9
8
6
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.6
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.6
NNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NE
5
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
16
23
14
87
20
9
2
2
12
5
10
5
3
4
1
8
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
5
0.8
SW
9
1.7
NNE
9
1.1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
7
3
NNW
11
Energy kJ
16
109
423
131
65
55
259
1929
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
12
0
0
0
1
0
0
34
11
11
104
21
50
164
129
178
856
624
612
696
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
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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