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Playa de San Xurxo surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
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Playa de San Xurxo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de San Xurxo sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de San Xurxo this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de San Xurxo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de San Xurxo in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de San Xurxo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1174 | 2634 | 2239 | 6021 | 6938 | 5115 | 2440 | 1310 | 1694 | 1455 | 854 | 551 | 292 | 250 | 204 | 136 | 90 | 155 | 235 | 277 | 1018 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:28AM 3.19 | 3:55PM 3.16 | 4:07AM 3.42 | 4:32PM 3.39 | 4:47AM 3.58 | 5:10PM 3.54 | 5:27AM 3.64 | 5:49PM 3.61 | 6:10AM 3.59 | 6:31PM 3.58 | 6:55AM 3.44 | 7:15PM 3.46 | 7:44AM 3.20 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:16PM 0.59 | 9:42AM 0.29 | 9:55PM 0.34 | 10:19AM 0.07 | 10:34PM 0.12 | 10:57AM -0.06 | 11:15PM -0.02 | 11:36AM -0.10 | 11:56PM -0.08 | 12:17PM -0.02 | 12:40AM -0.02 | 1:00PM 0.15 | 1:28AM 0.14 | 1:47PM 0.39 | ||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | |
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Information about the Playa de San Xurxo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de San Xurxo 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 San Xurxo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de San Xurxo 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 San Xurxo) 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 San Xurxo 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 San Xurxo is 8 km (5 miles) from El Ferrol. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Ferrol. El Ferrol has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












