Playa de Malpica Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° N 8.82° W

Playa de Malpica Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Malpica sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.7° 

Playa de Malpica surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Malpica surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, W swell with 2,376 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with WNW swell.

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 (Nov 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 5th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 16th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 17th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
8
Monday
9
Tuesday
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNE
8
0.8
W
12
0.9
NW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.8
SW
9
0.6
SW
8
0.5
W
11
0.7
SW
9
0.9
SW
9
2.1
SW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
240
188
264
512
390
199
146
141
102
91
82
60
32
97
53
57
79
141
1046
637
740
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
NE
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
NNE
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
SE
5
SE
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
15
SSE
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
High Tide
12:32PM2.89m
1:12AM2.76m
1:28PM3.01m
2:00AM2.93m
2:14PM3.10m
2:40AM3.08m
2:55PM3.16m
3:16AM3.19m
3:32PM3.17m
3:50AM3.25m
4:07PM3.15m
4:22AM3.25m
4:41PM3.08m
Low Tide
6:11AM0.86m
6:55PM0.57m
7:11AM0.69m
7:44PM0.44m
8:00AM0.53m
8:25PM0.34m
8:42AM0.40m
9:01PM0.29m
9:20AM0.31m
9:35PM0.28m
9:55AM0.28m
10:08PM0.32m
10:30AM0.29m
10:41PM0.39m
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Temp °C
14
14
12
14
14
11
14
13
12
13
15
14
14
16
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19
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Feels °C
9
9
8
12
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10
12
11
10
10
14
12
11
14
14
17
17
14
15
15
16
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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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