
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de San Xurxo surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de San Xurxo in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de San Xurxo over the next 16 days.
G'day, Rusty here.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – the 16-day window for Playa de San Xurxo is a tough one. There's a lot of small, weak swell and very few windows where the wind plays nice. The pattern is dominated by tiny waves and onshore or cross-off breezes, so don't expect any epic sessions.
Thursday morning, the 9th of July, is the most promising start. We've got a clean 3ft from the WNW with 9-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (107). It's surfable, but very ordinary. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.
The best of the bunch, and I mean the only real standout, is likely Thursday morning, the 9th. That glassy window with the small WNW swell is the cleanest you'll find. After that, it's a long slog.
From Friday the 10th right through to Sunday the 19th, the surf is mostly poor. The swell drops to 2ft or less, and the wind is cross-on or messy. You'll see some glassy mornings on the 13th, 14th, and 17th, but the swell is tiny – 1ft to 2ft – so it's more of a float than a ride. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 100.
Then we get a bit of a spike on the 20th and 21st, with swell building to 5ft and 6ft, but the period is short (5-6 seconds) and the wind is cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and poor. The 21st afternoon has a 6ft swell from the NNE with a short period, and the combined energy is moderate (183), but the wind is cross-on, so it's a messy, lumpy mess. This is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.
The 22nd of July sees the biggest swell of the whole run – 6ft from the NNE with a 6-second period and a combined energy of 269 (moderate). But again, the wind is cross-on and strong, so it's a choppy, blown-out affair. Not one for the log.
After that, it fades back to small, ordinary conditions on the 23rd and 24th. The 23rd morning has a clean 3ft from the NNE with a light cross-off wind, but it's still just surfable, nothing special.
So, the honest truth? Playa de San Xurxo is a very consistent break, but this forecast is a real bummer. The only session worth paddling out for is Thursday morning, the 9th of July – glassy, clean, small waves. For the rest, you're better off waiting for a change in the forecast. It tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | W 10 | W 9 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
105 | 98 | 96 | 96 | 90 | 79 | 61 | 84 | 148 | 81 | 61 | 45 | 37 | 51 | 35 | 61 | 36 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:18PM2.77m | 12:03PM2.68m | 00:30AM2.75m | 1:13PM2.77m | 1:44AM2.82m | 2:21PM2.95m | 2:54AM2.95m | 3:23PM3.17m | 3:55AM3.11m | 4:18PM3.40m | 4:50AM3.25m | 5:10PM3.59m | 5:41AM3.33m | 5:59PM3.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:40AM0.77m | 6:12PM0.89m | 6:50AM0.75m | 7:26PM0.78m | 7:59AM0.66m | 8:36PM0.59m | 9:02AM0.52m | 9:38PM0.36m | 9:59AM0.36m | 10:34PM0.15m | 10:50AM0.22m | 11:26PM-0.00m | 11:39AM0.13m | ||||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:13 | — | 10:12 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | W 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | N 7 |
105 | 98 | 96 | 96 | 90 | 79 | 53 | 84 | 148 | 81 | 61 | 41 | 23 | 51 | 35 | 37 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NW 11 | W 9 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 8 | N 7 | W 5 | W 5 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | W 6 |
18 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 61 | 39 | 8 | 19 | 20 | 45 | 37 | 7 | 8 | 61 | 36 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | NW 13 | N 5 | N 5 | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 27 | 9 | 8 | — | 22 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 30 | 25 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 19 | 48 | 0 | 19 | 48 | 0 | 47 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 31 | 31 |
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Information about the Playa de San Xurxo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de San Xurxo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de San Xurxo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de San Xurxo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa de San Xurxo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa de San Xurxo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Playa de San Xurxo is 8 km (5 miles) from El Ferrol. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Ferrol. El Ferrol has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











