
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de San Xurxo surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de San Xurxo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NW 11 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 18 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
268 | 838 | 1388 | 1169 | 848 | 635 | 488 | 341 | 679 | 1237 | 2171 | 1764 | 1446 | 939 | 784 | 467 | 821 | 898 | 676 | 517 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:38PM2.66m | 3:05AM2.60m | 3:17PM2.91m | 3:40AM2.84m | 3:51PM3.14m | 4:12AM3.06m | 4:23PM3.34m | 4:44AM3.25m | 4:56PM3.49m | 5:16AM3.39m | 5:30PM3.56m | 5:50AM3.46m | 6:05PM3.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:56PM0.87m | 9:03AM0.85m | 9:31PM0.63m | 9:38AM0.62m | 10:04PM0.40m | 10:11AM0.41m | 10:35PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.23m | 11:06PM0.06m | 11:18AM0.11m | 11:39PM-0.00m | 11:53AM0.05m | 00:13AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | |
8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 18 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
268 | 838 | 1388 | 1169 | 848 | 635 | 488 | 341 | 679 | 1237 | 2171 | 1764 | 1446 | 939 | 784 | 467 | 821 | 898 | 676 | 517 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 19 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 5 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | — |
58 | 176 | 75 | — | 23 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 157 | 292 | — | — | — | 55 | 21 | 215 | 147 | 145 | 24 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 17 | NNW 15 | — | — | — | — |
— | 57 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 167 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | — | NNE 4 | — |
32 | 55 | 25 | 102 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 17 | — | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 19 | 56 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 3 | 197 | 5 | 0 | 76 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










