Playa de Xago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good, long look at what Playa de Xago has in store for us. It's a tough stretch ahead, so let's get into it.

First off, we're looking at a pretty flat and quiet start. For the first several days, there's just not enough energy on the table to get excited about. The waves are small, around 1ft to 2ft, and the combined energy is weak, sitting between 38 and 107. That's just not enough to push a decent ride. We've got a few glassy windows on Thursday the 9th and Saturday the 11th, which is a nice tease, but the waves are too small and weak to do much with. You'd be sitting out there bobbin' for nothing.

Moving into the second week, things start to look a little different. On the morning of Monday the 13th, we get a brief window of glassy conditions with a little bump of 3ft from the north. The energy is picking up a bit at 178, but it's still described as surfable yet very ordinary. It's a tiny taste, nothing to call in sick for.

The real glimmer of hope is way out there, on the 23rd of July. That Thursday morning looks like it could be the standout. We're looking at a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to 436, which is a solid moderate-to-strong pulse. And the wind is dead calm, completely glassy. That's a huge plus for clean conditions. For Playa de Xago, this is the session to circle on the calendar. Just keep in mind it's over a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in yet. The swell is pushing past 5ft, so it's getting a bit much for total beginners, but for the intermediate crew, that morning looks magic.

Before that, on the morning of Wednesday the 22nd, there's a hint of something with a 5ft NW swell and light cross-onshore winds, but it's not the same quality. The 23rd is the clear winner.

So, here's the bottom line: it's a long wait. Don't bother paddling out until mid-week of the second week. The only true standout is the morning of Thursday the 23rd. All the other days are either too small, too windy, or just plain poor. Hang tight, clean your gear, and wait for that one window.

Rusty.

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