
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Malpica surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 2,529 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Malpica in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Malpica over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2026 | 1240 | 905 | 826 | 830 | 777 | 954 | 735 | 817 | 716 | 342 | 632 | 1329 | 1255 | 981 | 718 | 623 | 464 | 414 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:01AM2.76m | 8:26PM2.46m | 8:47AM2.55m | 9:20PM2.25m | 9:50AM2.38m | 10:41PM2.12m | 11:20AM2.31m | 00:19AM2.14m | 12:45PM2.39m | 1:30AM2.30m | 1:44PM2.58m | 2:18AM2.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:46AM0.81m | 2:18PM0.86m | 2:27AM1.03m | 3:10PM1.08m | 3:22AM1.22m | 4:25PM1.24m | 4:45AM1.33m | 6:00PM1.24m | 6:19AM1.28m | 7:16PM1.09m | 7:28AM1.12m | 8:06PM0.86m | |||||||
— | 8:48 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 8 |
2026 | 1240 | 905 | 473 | 479 | 503 | 396 | 325 | 176 | 57 | 186 | 632 | 1329 | 1255 | 981 | 718 | 623 | 464 | 291 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 15 | NNW 13 | W 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | N 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | N 11 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 6 | — | NW 12 |
398 | 496 | 725 | 347 | 317 | 312 | 140 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 47 | 56 | 2 | 77 | 54 | 43 | 47 | — | 414 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | N 14 | N 13 | W 11 | NW 10 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 |
— | 324 | 109 | 336 | 132 | 61 | 38 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 158 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
— | — | — | 826 | 830 | 777 | 954 | 735 | 817 | 716 | 342 | 268 | 160 | — | — | — | — | 53 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 50 | 190 | 164 | 164 | 226 | 164 | 59 | 190 | 59 | 164 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 129 | 129 | 59 |
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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.










