Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNW swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Xago in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Playa de Xago over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a sneaky window that might just get the heart pumpin'.
Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 70°F, which is about normal for this time of year—no surprise there. The first few days are pretty ordinary, honestly. We kick off Thursday morning, the 13th, with a tiny 2ft groundswell from the WNW at 12 seconds. It's glassy as anything, with just a whisper of offshore wind from the NW at 3 mph. The combined energy is weak (115), and while the conditions are clean, the waves are just too small to get excited about. It's surfable, but you'll be fighting for a 2-foot closeout.
Friday the 14th is more of the same: a 2ft W/Southwest groundswell, still glassy in the morning, but the energy drops even lower (78). The period shortens to 9 seconds, so the shape won't be anything special. Saturday and Sunday are pretty much write-offs with cross-shore breezes and weak, short-period windswell. A bit of a waste.
Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th offer some cleanish mornings with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is pathetic—2ft at best, with combined energy barely hitting 105 (Monday) and dropping to 57 (Tuesday). It’s a lake out there with a few ripples.
Then we hit a dead zone from the 19th through to the 22nd. Swell almost completely flat. There's a few days of nothing to even report. Honestly, if you’re not a kite surfer, don’t bother.
Now here’s where it gets interesting. On Sunday the 23rd, we see a pulse of new swell build in the afternoon. The morning is glassy with a tiny 3ft NW windswell, but the afternoon jumps to 6ft from the NW. The combined energy gets a decent kick (359), but the wind is light cross-shore, creating a bit of chop. It’s still messy, but there's some power coming.
The real standout shows up on Monday the 24th of August. A solid 8ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period and a combined energy reading of 1070—that’s proper strong. This is a serious amount of water moving. But here’s the thing: the wind is a messy cross-onshore at 9 mph, gusty from the WNW. It’s going to be choppy and tough to paddle into, and at 8ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. Beaches and open breaks will be a washing machine; if there’s a sheltered point or a reef bend, that’s your only hope for a clean wave. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so decent shape, but the wind is the enemy here.
Tuesday the 25th morning cleans right up though. Glassy conditions with WSW winds at 3 mph, and the swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the NW. Combined energy is moderate (244), and the period is back to 8 seconds. This is the best window for a decent session—clean, glassy, overhead waves with some push. Not too big, not too small. The water is still clean. This is a solid "go" for intermediates.
After that, things taper off again. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are small and weak. But don’t walk away yet. Friday the 28th morning brings another clean, glassy morning. A 4ft NW groundswell at 9 seconds, energy reading 282, and glassy SSW winds. It's not as punchy as Tuesday, but it's clean and workable. A nice end to the forecast run.
So, to sum it up: The first week is flat or tiny. The clear winners are Tuesday the 25th morning and Friday the 28th morning. For the bold, Monday the 24th has the most power, but the onshore wind will punish you. Keep an eye on those late windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NE 5 |
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109 | 101 | 85 | 75 | 73 | 67 | 88 | 112 | 75 | 140 | 77 | 70 | 43 | 85 | 66 | 31 | 39 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:49PM4.23m | 6:13AM3.89m | 6:29PM4.24m | 6:52AM3.86m | 7:09PM4.15m | 7:30AM3.76m | 7:47PM3.96m | 8:08AM3.60m | 8:25PM3.71m | 8:47AM3.39m | 9:05PM3.41m | 9:29AM3.18m | 9:51PM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM0.45m | 00:06AM0.29m | 12:16PM0.40m | 00:46AM0.31m | 12:55PM0.44m | 1:25AM0.43m | 1:33PM0.57m | 2:02AM0.62m | 2:12PM0.77m | 2:40AM0.87m | 2:52PM1.02m | 3:19AM1.13m | 3:37PM1.27m | 4:05AM1.39m | |||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 |
109 | 101 | 85 | 75 | 73 | 67 | 88 | 112 | 75 | 140 | 77 | 70 | 43 | 85 | 66 | 31 | 11 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | N 9 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | W 7 |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 37 | 2 | 50 | 48 | 33 | 30 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 45 | — | 29 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
— | 1 | — | — | 10 | 28 | 80 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 5 | 26 | 27 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 459 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 452 | 277 | 86 |
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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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