
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, NW swell with 902 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with NW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Playa de Xago. There’s a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the run has some real potential. The water is running at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit might be a little more comfortable than usual.
The first proper surfable day doesn’t really kick in until Monday the 7th. We’ve got a few days before that, Saturday and Sunday, that are pretty much write-offs with poor conditions and onshore wind. So, hold tight.
Monday the 7th dawns clear with glassy conditions. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the WNW with a 13-second period, a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 422. It’s not huge, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean and fun for an intermediate. The glass holds into Tuesday the 8th morning, with a similar 3 ft WNW swell, though the period drops to 10 seconds and energy to 204. Still a decent morning session.
Thursday the 10th is a standout. We’ve got glassy conditions all day. The swell is 4 ft from the NNW in the morning, dropping to 4 ft in the afternoon, with a 10-second period. The energy is a solid 352 in the morning. It’s clean, the wind is right, and the swell direction is spot on the optimum from the NW. This is the pick of the first week.
Friday the 11th morning is also glassy, with a 5 ft NW swell at 9 seconds and energy of 310. It’s good, but the morning is the window before the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon.
The surf then drops off a little. Saturday the 12th is small, and Sunday the 13th sees a return of the NW swell. The morning of the 13th is clean with a 4 ft, 11-second swell and energy of 369. It’s a solid option.
Now, if you can wait, the real standout is Wednesday the 16th. The morning session is looking excellent. We’ve got a 5 ft NW swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 629. The wind is a light cross-offshore, leaving it clean. This is the best wave height and energy of the whole run, and the direction is perfect. It’s a little too big for beginners, but for an intermediate, this is the session to circle.
The energy drops off after that. Thursday the 17th morning is glassy with a 4 ft NW swell, and then it fades into smaller, cleaner but weaker surf through to the end of the run. There’s a gap from the 18th afternoon onwards where the swell gets too small for a proper wave.
So, to sum it up: the best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 16th for the biggest, cleanest swell. For a solid, clean session with better consistency, the morning of Thursday the 10th is a ripper. Get on it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1147 | 747 | 414 | 337 | 154 | 357 | 429 | 247 | 204 | 145 | 521 | 481 | 902 | 533 | 347 | 235 | 220 | 302 | 191 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 00:09AM2.91m | 12:53PM3.13m | 1:47AM3.01m | 2:16PM3.35m | 2:57AM3.25m | 3:17PM3.65m | 3:50AM3.52m | 4:06PM3.92m | 4:34AM3.73m | 4:49PM4.11m | 5:13AM3.88m | 5:28PM4.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM1.39m | 6:25AM1.46m | 7:28PM1.29m | 7:55AM1.32m | 8:44PM1.03m | 9:01AM1.06m | 9:40PM0.75m | 9:53AM0.79m | 10:25PM0.51m | 10:36AM0.57m | 11:06PM0.36m | 11:15AM0.43m | 11:43PM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
1147 | 747 | 414 | 337 | 154 | 357 | 429 | 247 | 204 | 145 | 33 | 481 | 902 | 533 | 347 | 235 | 220 | 302 | 191 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | WNW 5 | NW 9 | NE 4 | NW 8 | — | — | N 16 | NNW 13 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 9 | — | — |
— | — | 10 | 5 | 21 | 64 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 312 | 73 | 32 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 16 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | W 8 | W 11 | NE 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 102 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
75 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 521 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 46 | 459 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
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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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