Playa de Malpica Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° N 8.82° W

Playa de Malpica Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Malpica sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.0° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, NNW swell with 859 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Malpica this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Malpica in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.7
NNE
6
2
NNE
6
1.9
NNE
6
1.7
NE
6
2
NNE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.6
NE
6
1
NNE
5
0.7
NNE
5
0.6
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
2.2
N
7
2.4
NNE
7
1.8
NNW
11
1.7
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
10
1.6
NNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
223
142
230
292
268
216
305
182
120
171
53
20
66
86
421
497
785
573
607
445
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:03PM3.59m
7:26AM3.22m
7:42PM3.38m
8:03AM3.07m
8:20PM3.11m
8:41AM2.88m
9:00PM2.82m
9:22AM2.67m
9:45PM2.53m
10:12AM2.47m
10:45PM2.29m
11:23AM2.33m
00:13AM2.17m
Low Tide
12:45PM0.06m
1:15AM0.03m
1:25PM0.18m
1:52AM0.23m
2:04PM0.38m
2:29AM0.48m
2:45PM0.63m
3:08AM0.75m
3:31PM0.88m
3:53AM1.01m
4:29PM1.11m
4:55AM1.21m
5:51PM1.26m
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7:39
7:39
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:46
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9:38
9:37
9:36
9:34
9:32
9:30
9:29
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
21
20
20
23
20
22
24
21
21
22
21
19
20
19
19
21
19
Feels °C
18
17
17
18
18
17
17
20
17
21
22
21
22
22
21
16
16
15
17
19
18
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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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