Surf Forecasts:
Playa de San Xurxo surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with 540 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with N 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de San Xurxo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa de San Xurxo.
Right off the bat, the forecast is a bit of a tough nut to crack. The first few days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’re talking onshore winds and small, weak swell with poor surf conditions. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday the 26th in the morning. It’s glassy, with a light southwesterly breeze, and chest-high swell from the NNW at 3ft. The combined energy is weak (95), but the clean conditions mean it’s a good chance for a cruisey session. This is the only real window for a while.
The pattern picks up a bit of energy from Monday the 27th, but the wind is a problem. The morning has a strong cross-shore, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the NNW with a combined energy of 558 (moderate), but the NE wind at 12 mph chops it up. It’s a marginal call for the more experienced crew.
The standout of the whole outlook is Tuesday morning the 28th. Glassy calm, zero wind, and a clean 4ft swell from the NNW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 220 (moderate). This is about as good as it gets in this forecast. Dawn patrol will be your best bet for clean, lined-up waves. The break is very consistent, so there will be waves. Just be aware that crowds are possible.
After that, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The second week has some bigger swells, like on August 4th where we see 5ft from the NNW with a long 11-second period and combined energy hitting 635 (strong). But the wind is a cross-onshore mess, making it choppy and uninviting for a paddle. This setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing.
The very end of the forecast, on August 5th, has a marginal call with 5ft to 5ft and cross-on winds. It’s a tough one. The long period swell (11 seconds) is best for the point and reef sections but the chop will be a factor.
Overall, if you’re after a clean surf, lock in Tuesday morning the 28th. That’s the best on offer. The rest of the time, you’ll be fighting the wind or waiting for a window that doesn’t quite open.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 38 | 26 | 12 | 68 | 94 | 62 | 64 | 68 | 505 | 540 | 339 | 302 | 278 | 226 | 157 | 66 | 71 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:59AM2.37m | 1:37PM2.48m | 2:11AM2.39m | 2:39PM2.58m | 3:09AM2.49m | 3:30PM2.73m | 3:55AM2.63m | 4:12PM2.90m | 4:34AM2.77m | 4:50PM3.06m | 5:10AM2.89m | 5:24PM3.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:09AM1.14m | 7:55PM1.11m | 8:15AM1.09m | 8:56PM1.00m | 9:09AM0.97m | 9:44PM0.85m | 9:54AM0.82m | 10:25PM0.69m | 10:32AM0.66m | 11:02PM0.54m | 11:08AM0.53m | 11:36PM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 54 | 38 | 26 | 12 | 68 | 4 | 62 | 64 | 68 | 505 | 540 | 339 | 302 | 278 | 226 | 157 | 66 | 71 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNE 6 | W 8 | WNW 10 | NNE 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | WNW 8 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 54 | 28 | 61 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 10 | — | WNW 10 | NNW 12 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 9 | 15 | 27 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | 97 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 18 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 343 | 0 | 3 | 967 | 39 | 117 | 193 | 84 | 0 | 227 | 19 | 101 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
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