Playa de Malpica surf break

Playa de Malpica surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 24 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
14.4° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 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 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
1.3
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
0.5
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
11
0.8
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1.2
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
424
424
326
199
129
86
64
92
93
91
145
154
106
295
563
488
384
284
306
505
573
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WNW
0
N
10
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
10
E
10
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
NE
10
E
5
NE
5
NNW
5
W
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
11:11AM2.44m
11:41PM2.72m
12:39PM2.45m
1:02AM2.77m
1:50PM2.58m
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
Low Tide
5:08PM1.02m
6:16AM0.82m
6:36PM1.00m
7:31AM0.72m
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
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
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7:39
7:37
7:35
7:35
7:33
7:31
7:30
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9:28
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
18
15
14
15
14
14
16
14
16
20
18
19
21
17
18
20
16
19
19
16
14
16
14
13
12
10
10
12
10
13
17
18
18
19
15
16
16
13
19
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
10
0.6
N
6
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
12
1.1
NNE
6
0.9
W
11
1.1
NW
15
1.2
NW
14
Energy kJ
424
424
326
199
129
86
64
65
66
24
32
51
23
295
563
488
384
80
184
505
573
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.1
W
13
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
W
11
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
9
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
1.1
W
11
0.8
NW
16
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
Energy kJ
19
17
23
18
3
22
39
19
106
40
55
40
284
306
164
161
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
12
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.5
W
9
0.1
NW
7
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
NW
16
0.6
NNE
6
Energy kJ
25
6
25
41
2
11
69
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
3
1.1
NE
5
0.9
NNE
4
1.3
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.9
NNE
5
1
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
1.6
NE
5
1.5
NE
6
Energy kJ
9
49
29
92
93
91
145
154
39
42
77
64
143
138
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
0
1
0
44
168
59
59
164
50
18
50
11
18
59
12
18
50
12
0
21
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
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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