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Playa de Malpica surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 CET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Malpica this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Malpica over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Malpica in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 24th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Malpica over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 139 | 106 | 89 | 103 | 96 | 616 | 1331 | 1344 | 461 | 222 | 383 | 608 | 599 | 483 | 782 | 1224 | 1484 | 1691 | 4046 | 3249 | 2091 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:05PM 2.97 | 3:23AM 3.07 | 3:38PM 3.00 | 3:54AM 3.13 | 4:12PM 3.00 | 4:26AM 3.14 | 4:45PM 2.96 | 4:59AM 3.12 | 5:19PM 2.88 | 5:33AM 3.05 | 5:54PM 2.77 | 6:10AM 2.95 | 6:31PM 2.65 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:08PM 0.46 | 9:29AM 0.45 | 9:40PM 0.44 | 10:02AM 0.41 | 10:12PM 0.45 | 10:36AM 0.42 | 10:45PM 0.50 | 11:11AM 0.47 | 11:19PM 0.57 | 11:47AM 0.56 | 11:54PM 0.66 | 12:25PM 0.68 | 12:31AM 0.77 | ||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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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 12 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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