
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Xago this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Xago in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up for Playa de Xago.
We've got a decent run of waves kicking off tomorrow, Monday the 20th of July, and it's looking like the best bet of the whole period is that Thursday morning the 30th of July. The swell is coming from the NNW, and it's a solid 5 ft with a nice long period of 11 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, and combined with the glassy conditions, you're looking at clean, lined-up waves. The combined swell energy is strong, sitting at 641. This is the standout session.
But there's plenty to keep you busy before that. Monday morning the 20th starts with a 5 ft NNE swell, short period at 7 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-offshore at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate at 248. It's a good, fun size for intermediates, and the offshore wind is a major positive. Be aware that this spot can get crowded. Tuesday morning the 21st is similar, a touch smaller at 5 ft, but still with that light cross-off breeze. It's consistent, so there will be waves.
Wednesday the 22nd will be smaller, around 4 ft, and still clean. The swell drops right off from Thursday the 23rd. We're looking at a few days of tiny, weak surf with onshore winds. That Thursday morning the 30th glass-off is your target, though. The afternoon of the 30th is a write-off.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. We have a pulse of energy on the 28th and 29th of July, with a 5 ft to 7 ft NW groundswell, but the period on the 28th is a very long 12 seconds, and the cross-off wind is moderate at 12 mph. The energy is massive – 964 to 1130 – but the conditions are only marginal. That long period groundswell might be a bit too straight for the beach break, but it's worth a paddle. The 30th is still the one to circle. After that, we fade back into small, clean conditions through the start of August. Nothing huge, but consistent little waves for the log.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
229 | 412 | 264 | 235 | 485 | 258 | 140 | 211 | 103 | 38 | 63 | 95 | 20 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 28 | 11 | 96 | 126 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:33AM3.30m | 9:53PM3.46m | 10:24AM3.12m | 10:46PM3.21m | 11:23AM2.98m | 11:49PM3.00m | 12:31PM2.92m | 1:01AM2.89m | 1:42PM2.95m | 2:13AM2.89m | 2:44PM3.07m | 3:12AM2.98m | 3:34PM3.24m | 3:59AM3.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:36PM1.07m | 4:14AM1.10m | 4:29PM1.28m | 5:09AM1.30m | 5:32PM1.46m | 6:11AM1.44m | 6:46PM1.53m | 7:20AM1.49m | 8:02PM1.50m | 8:24AM1.45m | 9:04PM1.37m | 9:17AM1.34m | 9:53PM1.21m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | WNW 10 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 |
229 | 14 | 264 | 235 | 10 | 258 | 140 | 9 | 103 | 38 | 63 | 95 | 20 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 28 | 11 | 96 | 126 | 238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | NE 6 | W 9 | W 9 | N 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 7 | WNW 9 |
28 | 5 | 12 | 11 | — | 10 | 9 | — | 2 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | W 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | ENE 4 | W 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — |
6 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 18 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — |
— | 412 | — | — | 485 | — | — | 211 | 62 | — | 24 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 82 | 556 | 16 | 190 | 237 | 297 | 278 | 271 | 183 | 4 | 151 |
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Information about the Playa de Xago Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Xago 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 Xago can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Xago 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 Xago) 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 Xago 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.
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