Playa de San Xurxo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa de San Xurxo over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, if you’re looking to get wet right now, you’re gonna be disappointed. The first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at a real slow start. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are total duds with messy, choppy conditions and barely a ripple. You’d be better off waxing the deck chairs than the board.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 2nd of August in the morning. It’s not going to be world-class, but we’ve got glassy conditions and a tiny 2ft WNW swell at 10 seconds. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The energy is weak (99), but it’s the cleanest you’ll see for a while.

Monday the 3rd has a similar story. A bit of a swell bump with 3ft from the west, clean cross-off winds, and moderate energy (111). It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. The same goes for the mornings of Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th—glassy starts with tiny west swell, but the energy is almost non-existent (60 and 100). You’ll be scratching for waves.

Now, for the one true standout in this whole forecast. Mark your calendar for Sunday the 9th of August, morning. The wind is going to be light and from the south, giving us a clean cross-off at Playa de San Xurxo. The swell jumps up to a solid 5ft from the WNW, with moderate energy (420). This is the best-looking session on offer. It’s a beach and point setup, so those long period swells (8 seconds is short, so don’t worry about it being too straight) will wrap in nicely. It’s very consistent here, so you won’t be waiting long between sets. Just be aware that crowds are possible, so get out there early.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th mornings still have some decent size—6ft and 4ft respectively—with clean winds, but the quality drops off a bit. The swell direction shifts around, making it less ideal. By Wednesday the 12th, the swell is fading and getting shorter period, and the second week of the forecast looks patchy and weak. There’s a big spike of 7ft on the afternoon of Saturday the 8th, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a lumpy mess at the beach. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, to wrap it up: wait for Sunday the 9th of August. That’s your window. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or just ordinary. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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