Playa de San Xurxo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Playa de San Xurxo. The start of the period is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems hiding in the second half of the window if you’re patient.

We kick off on Monday the 31st of August with a solid pulse. The morning session is looking like the standout early on. You’re looking at a clean 7 ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the SW at 3 mph. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (916). This is definitely the pick of the first week – clean, punchy, and consistent. The afternoon gets blown out with a NNW wind, so make the most of the early.

Tuesday the 1st is a drop-off. The swell drops to 5 ft NW in the morning, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s messy. By afternoon, wind howls to 16 mph and it’s poor. Give it a miss.

Wednesday the 2nd is tiny. The morning is glassy but only 2 ft WNW – not much to work with. The afternoon is a chop-fest.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are similar – small, inconsistent, and cross-on winds. The swell picks up a touch on Friday morning to 3 ft, but the wind is still cross-on. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Saturday the 5th of September is where things get interesting, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. A powerful 6 ft NW groundswell rolls in with a very long 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1134. That’s a strong pulse. The wind is cross-shore from the NE at 12 mph, so it’ll be lumpy. This is a big-muscle swell – it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave at this point/beach setup. The long period will make it grind, but expect big sets and some serious power. Only for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even bigger at 6 ft, but the wind goes nuts at 25 mph, turning it into a washing machine. The morning is your window.

Sunday the 6th is a classic comedown. The swell drops to 4 ft NW with a 11-second period, but the wind is cross-shore again. It’s a session for the log maybe, but nothing to write home about.

Monday the 7th is another tease. 4 ft WNW groundswell, 13-second period, combined energy of 555. The wind is light cross-shore in the morning. It’s clean, but the swell is inconsistent. A board’s in the water kind of session.

Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are mostly average. The 9th sees a morning with a 4 ft NW swell and cross-off wind from the SSW at 9 mph – that’s clean, but it’s not big. A decent little session.

Now, the real standout for the whole forecast is Saturday the 12th of September. The morning brings a 5 ft WNW swell with an 8-second period, but the wind is glassy out of the S at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate (333). The conditions will be absolutely pristine. The swell isn’t huge, but it’s clean, consistent, and the wave quality will be top-notch. The 8-second period means it’s a bit weaker, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be a joy. This is the session to circle.

The following Monday the 14th has a morning window with 3 ft W swell, a 10-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the S at 3 mph. Good for a longboard or a fun mid-length.

Tuesday the 15th of September is the last real highlight. The morning is glassy again, with a 3 ft WNW groundswell and a 12-second period. The combined energy is 456. Clean, glassy conditions and a little more period to give the waves some push. A perfect way to sign off the window.

Overall, the best is Saturday the 12th – glassy, clean, and consistent. The second standout is the powerful Saturday the 5th for the adrenaline crew. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep that in mind for the good days. The rest of the period is a mix of small, blown-out, or average. There’s a gap after the 5th where things get small until the 12th. If you’re a beginner, stay away from the 5th – that’s expert territory. The 12th and 15th mornings are perfect for all levels.

Be patient, pick your mornings, and get amongst it.

Rusty

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