Playa de Malpica surf break

Playa de Malpica surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 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
14.8° 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 (May 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
WNW
13
1
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
12
1.1
N
11
1
N
10
1.6
NNW
11
1.6
NNW
10
1.7
N
10
1.8
N
10
1.9
N
10
1.6
N
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.6
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
1
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
64
42
102
307
594
522
307
208
531
492
608
669
696
399
112
72
111
68
67
266
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
S
10
S
15
WSW
15
E
15
ESE
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
5
E
10
E
0
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NW
25
NNW
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:42PM2.64m
9:11AM2.34m
9:37PM2.52m
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
Low Tide
2:21PM0.96m
3:03AM1.00m
3:11PM1.09m
4:05AM1.09m
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
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
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7:18
7:18
7:16
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:11
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9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:51
3
4
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
15
15
14
17
16
16
19
14
15
15
14
16
18
14
16
17
15
14
15
13
12
13
13
12
14
15
13
16
13
11
10
11
13
16
11
16
16
13
12
12
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
WNW
13
1
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
12
1.1
N
11
1
N
10
1.6
NNW
11
1.6
NNW
10
1.7
N
10
1.8
N
10
1.9
N
10
1.6
N
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
1
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
13
Energy kJ
95
64
39
102
307
594
522
307
208
531
492
608
669
696
399
112
47
111
68
67
178
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.3
WNW
15
0.6
NW
7
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
NE
5
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
SW
9
0.7
NW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.9
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
10
0.3
NNE
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.4
NNW
10
Energy kJ
1
6
42
33
121
28
106
81
121
20
8
54
44
38
19
95
72
8
2
1
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.3
NNE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.3
NNW
15
0.4
NW
7
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
SW
8
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
SW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.3
SW
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
1
5
3
42
13
147
44
91
55
10
2
2
12
12
8
27
2
2
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
5
0.2
SSW
3
0.5
NE
3
0.7
NE
5
0.4
SSE
3
0.8
SW
8
1
SW
8
0.3
S
4
0.3
N
6
1.6
NNW
8
Energy kJ
6
1
4
25
3
78
116
2
7
266
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
44
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
11
0
50
29
44
164
441
447
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
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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