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Playa do Orzan surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa do Orzan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa do Orzan sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Orzan in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Orzan over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | |
380 | 276 | 260 | 639 | 400 | 296 | 308 | 284 | 164 | 130 | 68 | 46 | 99 | 50 | 33 | 24 | 232 | 485 | 451 | 392 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:03PM3.02m | 9:48AM2.64m | 10:16PM2.83m | 11:13AM2.47m | 11:43PM2.75m | 12:41PM2.48m | 1:04AM2.80m | 1:51PM2.62m | 2:08AM2.92m | 2:45PM2.79m | 2:58AM3.04m | 3:28PM2.96m | 3:40AM3.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.66m | 3:26AM0.62m | 3:46PM0.90m | 4:47AM0.80m | 5:10PM1.04m | 6:17AM0.83m | 6:38PM1.01m | 7:32AM0.73m | 7:48PM0.87m | 8:28AM0.59m | 8:42PM0.70m | 9:12AM0.46m | 9:26PM0.54m | 9:49AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 |
 | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | 9:31 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NNE 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 |
 kJ | 220 | 276 | 260 | 639 | 400 | 296 | 308 | 284 | 164 | 130 | 68 | 46 | 99 | 50 | 33 | 24 | 69 | 485 | 451 | 392 | 418 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 16 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 380 | 83 | 54 | 27 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | — | — | 20 | — | 4 | 12 | 23 | 232 | 35 | 49 | 51 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NW 12 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 55 | 90 | 35 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 34 | 44 | 41 | 22 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 9 | 95 | 51 | 49 | 154 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 0 | 65 | 73 | 65 | 15 | 178 | 5 | 5 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
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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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