Playa de Malpica surf break

Playa de Malpica surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 11 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
13.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 15s period. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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 Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
3
!
!
!
4
4
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
NW
5.5
NW
5
NW
4
NW
3
NW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.4
NW
2.4
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
W
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)151515141312111011101312161515131212111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1326512907112717017294918031121962486122622872405506378065826341615951024837584399
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
S
0
NNE
10
N
10
NE
15
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
offglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:59AM
2.40
1:44PM
2.32
2:00AM
2.61
2:34PM
2.57
2:46AM
2.87
3:15PM
2.83
3:26AM
3.13
3:53PM
3.09
4:06AM
3.35
4:31PM
3.32
4:45AM
3.51
5:09PM
3.48
5:26AM
3.58
5:48PM
3.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:30AM
1.08
7:43PM
1.09
8:22AM
0.82
8:33PM
0.84
9:03AM
0.54
9:15PM
0.58
9:41AM
0.27
9:54PM
0.33
10:18AM
0.06
10:33PM
0.12
10:56AM
-0.07
11:14PM
-0.03
11:35AM
-0.10
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
Sunrise-7:58--7:56--7:54--7:54--7:52--7:50--7:48-
Sunset--9:13--9:15--9:15--9:16--9:17--9:19--9:21
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-22---13-------------
Temp. °C111111111214131417161516151315131315141314
Feels °C (?)676789101314131112131213111213121010
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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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