Playa de San Xurxo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer here in the region. The main break is Playa de San Xurxo, a beach and point setup that’s very consistent and exposed to the west-northwest. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, no major anomaly to worry about.

Right now, things are quiet. The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday morning, August 12th. Conditions firm up nicely with glassy conditions, a light NNE breeze at 3 mph, and a clean 3 ft west swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 235, so it’s not pumping, but it’s clean and rideable – a solid option for intermediate surfers wanting a straightforward session. But don’t sleep on it, because the wind turns later that afternoon and the rest of the week gets messy.

From Wednesday afternoon all the way through to the end of the third week, it’s a real mixed bag of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, lumpy chop, and short-period windswell. There’s a stretch of days with poor surf conditions, and the swell energy stays low to moderate – mostly in the 100 to 300 range. The winds are fresh to strong, up to 25 mph, so it’s not great for paddling. The swell direction shifts around from the north-northeast to the northwest, but the quality just isn’t there.

Now, there’s a standout window that’s worth keeping an eye on. Thursday morning, August 20th brings a bigger 8 ft northwest swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 2060 – that’s strong. The wind is light from the northeast at 6 mph, so it’s cross-shore with only small ripples. That’s a lot of power, and at 8 ft, this is definitely for experienced surfers only. The conditions are marginal, but if you’re good and you’re on it, it could be a proper session. The swell direction matches the optimum WNW, so the point should handle it well.

Then, after another gap of poor conditions, Sunday morning, August 23rd shapes up nicely again. Another 5 ft northwest swell, period 9 seconds, combined energy 489 – moderate but solid. The wind goes glassy from the north at 3 mph, so it’s clean. That’s a good morning for intermediates, with clean lines and not too much juice.

Looking further ahead, Monday morning, August 24th has a 8 ft northwest swell, 10-second period, and combined energy 1249 – strong again. Wind is light from the north-northeast, but it’s cross-on, so some texture. Still, for the brave, it’s a big swell day. And Tuesday morning, August 25th has a 8 ft northwest swell, 10-second period, combined energy 925, with a light cross-shore from the southwest. That’s another one for the experienced crew.

Bottom line: there’s no surf right now, and the first real window is Wednesday morning. After that, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions until the bigger swells arrive around August 20th. The standout days are Thursday August 20th and Sunday August 23rd – both offering clean conditions and decent swell. The bigger swells later in the month are for experts only, but they’re worth noting. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change.

Rusty.

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