Malpica – Seaia

Malpica de Bergantiños · Galicia Norte · Spain

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Seaia is a small, sheltered cove of sand and rock just west of Malpica, 250 m long, in a Natura 2000 area of dunes and green cliffs. It is an alternative when the sea is too big for the open Costa da Morte beaches. The main wave is a right near the start of the beach, and a left usually forms in the middle. It is fairly consistent in winter and mostly flat in summer. Strong currents make it a poor choice for beginners, except on very small days.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard or fish.

When it works

✓ A big north to north-west swell at low to mid tide, with a south-east wind (south-west also works).

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells and summer flat spells, north wind and high tide.

Watch out for

  • currents
  • rocks

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

Take the currents seriously. January is statistically its cleanest month.

Getting there

Narrow roads lead to a signposted car park, then stairs and boardwalks to the sand. You can also walk about 2 km along the coast path from Canido beach in Malpica. There are showers and a picnic area with barbecues.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent in winter but mostly flat in summer. It sits in a sheltered corner, so it can be a good option when the open Costa da Morte is too wild.
Crowd and vibe
Quiet, and rarely more than about twenty surfers in the water. Anglers often fish nearby.
Camping and vans
Camping Sisargas is about 4 km south and opens from mid-June to the end of September. A local surf guide also mentions a site for autocaravanas in the area. Nearest campsite about 4 km away.
Facilities
There are showers, drinking fountains and a picnic area with barbecues by the signposted car park; for bars, go to Malpica.
Water quality
Not on the 2026 Blue Flag list, and we found no official bathing-water rating for this beach.

Ideal conditions

Swell
NW–N best, WNW–NNE works
Size
2–3.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1.5 m, holds to 5 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore SSE–WSW; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high
Faces
NNE (18°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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