Playa do Orzan Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.37° N 8.40° W

Playa do Orzan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Orzan sea temperature is
14.7°C
2.0° 

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


Playa do Orzan surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, NW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, NW swell with 14,038 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa do Orzan this week:

The surf forecast for Playa do Orzan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Orzan in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 21st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 21st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 28th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Orzan over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:46PM2.61m
2:20AM2.56m
2:30PM2.83m
2:58AM2.81m
3:09PM3.05m
3:34AM3.05m
3:46PM3.26m
4:10AM3.27m
4:23PM3.42m
4:46AM3.43m
5:03PM3.50m
5:23AM3.52m
5:43PM3.50m
Low Tide
8:07PM0.87m
8:18AM0.90m
8:46PM0.62m
8:58AM0.66m
9:22PM0.39m
9:35AM0.43m
9:57PM0.19m
10:13AM0.22m
10:33PM0.05m
10:51AM0.07m
11:10PM-0.00m
11:31AM-0.00m
11:50PM0.03m
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Information about the Playa do Orzan Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa do Orzan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa do Orzan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa do Orzan 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 do Orzan) 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 do Orzan 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 Orzan is 5 km (3 miles) from La Coruna. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Coruna. La Coruna has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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