Playa de San Xurxo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Playa de San Xurxo. This spot’s a beach and point setup, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the WNW. For the next couple of weeks, we’ve got a bit of a slow start before some proper energy rolls in.

Alright, so the first real chance to get wet comes Monday the 14th. We’ve got a clean, 3ft NW swell with a period of 11 seconds pushing in, and the wind is a light cross-off from the east at 3 mph. That’s a nice combo for some clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (253). After that, the waves drop off a bit in size and the wind turns messy, so Monday afternoon is a bit of a write-off with glassy conditions but very ordinary surf.

Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are pretty grim. The wind is up, swinging from the north and northeast, and the surf gets lumpy and cross-onshore. Wednesday morning sees the swell jump to 5ft from the NNW, but with a fresh cross-shore breeze at 19 mph, it’s a total mess. The combined energy ramps up to a moderate 786, but the wind kills it. By Wednesday afternoon, the swell is 8ft from the NNW with a 12-second period, and the energy is strong (1447), but it’s still cross-shore and lumpy. This is one for the experts only, and even then, the conditions are poor.

We get a bit of a break Thursday and Friday the 17th and 18th, but it’s still cross-shore wind and the surf is either marginal or poor. Friday afternoon has a 12ft NNW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is very strong (4363), but the wind is fresh cross-shore. That’s a big, powerful, messy wave. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 19th morning. That’s the one. We’ve got a clean 8ft NW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph. The combined energy is strong (1756), and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper groundswell, with long-period lines, and it’ll be firing. The wind will keep it clean, so you’ll have some real power and shape to work with. Just be aware that it’s over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, and with a long period like that, it’ll be breaking with a lot of punch. The crowd profile says "sometimes," so you might have some company, but the quality will be worth it.

Sunday the 20th morning is also looking very good. A clean 5ft NW swell with an 11-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate (570). It’s a bit smaller than Saturday, but still a very good option for a clean, fun session.

Monday the 21st morning is another cracker. A clean 7ft NW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (1886). That’s another excellent session for experienced surfers, with long-period groundswell and glassy conditions.

The rest of the forecast period from Tuesday the 22nd onwards sees the swell drop off and the wind get stronger and more onshore. Tuesday morning is marginal but clean, then it gets messy. By the end of the week and into the following week, the swell is tiny, around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is a bit of a mix. There’s a few glassy moments on the 26th and 27th, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. The combined energy is weak to low moderate.

So, if you’re looking for the best, Saturday the 19th morning is the real standout. Big, clean, powerful groundswell. Monday the 21st morning is a very close second. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Rusty.

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