Surf Forecasts:
Playa de San Xurxo surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, NNW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with NNE swell.
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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de San Xurxo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, let's get straight into it. This is Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for Playa de San Xurxo. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that'll get you out of bed.
The overall pattern is a bit of a mess for the next week. We've got some inconsistent swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a problem for most of it. The water temp is about average for the time of year, which is fine.
The first glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning, the 27th of August. We've got a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at 9 mph, and the swell is a solid 4 ft from the NW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 441 (moderate wave energy), and it's looking like it'll be a fun, clean session. This is a standout for the whole period. The swell direction is straight from the optimum for this place, WNW. The break is very consistent and exposed, so that WNW will light it up. It's a beach and point setup, so those long-period swells (9 seconds is decent) will wrap around the point nicely. Just be aware that it's "sometimes" crowded, so you might have some company.
The next decent window is the following Friday morning, the 28th of August. Again, a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at 6 mph, with a 4 ft swell from the WNW. The energy is a bit lower at 291 (weak) but still clean. It's not quite as good as the Thursday session, but it's a solid option if you missed it.
After that, things get a bit messy again. You'll see a few more 'poor' and 'marginal' days as the wind swings around. There's another promising morning on Wednesday, the 2nd of September. The wind is light, cross-offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the NW, with a combined energy of 332 (moderate). It's clean, but it's a smaller swell. It's a good option for a quick, relaxed session.
For the rest of the period, expect a lot of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, with a few glassy mornings but no swell to speak of. The 31st of August morning has a 6 ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, which might keep it a bit lumpy. It's a marginal call.
So, if you're looking for the best of the best, set your alarm for the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. That's the one. The 28th of August is a close second.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, and don't be afraid to go for a paddle in the clean stuff.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 25 | 66 | 128 | 211 | 527 | 741 | 569 | 740 | 465 | 320 | 333 | 298 | 208 | 293 | 176 | 115 | 91 | 61 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:02PM2.86m | 9:24AM2.71m | 9:47PM2.56m | 10:15AM2.50m | 10:48PM2.32m | 11:27AM2.35m | 00:16AM2.19m | 1:01PM2.33m | 1:49AM2.24m | 2:19PM2.47m | 2:52AM2.41m | 3:11PM2.68m | 3:36AM2.60m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:10AM0.77m | 3:33PM0.90m | 3:56AM1.03m | 4:31PM1.13m | 4:58AM1.23m | 5:55PM1.27m | 6:27AM1.31m | 7:30PM1.24m | 7:53AM1.23m | 8:39PM1.08m | 8:51AM1.05m | 9:27PM0.88m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 20 | 66 | 80 | 211 | 527 | 741 | 569 | 740 | 465 | 320 | 26 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NNW 12 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 25 | 9 | 128 | 101 | 166 | 78 | 199 | 59 | 47 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 13 | W 14 | NW 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 84 | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — |
| kJ | 34 | — | — | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 333 | 298 | 208 | 293 | 176 | 115 | 91 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 108 | 56 | 84 | 88 | 84 | 84 | 227 | 19 | 101 | 107 | 107 | 76 | 76 | 19 | 19 | 107 | 0 |
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