
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking over the only game in town for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, let's be straight with each other. The next couple of days are a write-off for any proper surf. We're looking at minimal energy (37) on Monday the 3rd with nothing but knee-high slop at 1ft. It’s a flat start that stretches through to mid-week. But the glassy conditions on the Monday morning would be a dream if there was any push.
We finally see a pulse on the Wednesday morning the 5th. It’s tiny at 2ft from the NW, but the water temp is about average for this time of year at 69°, and with glassy conditions, it’s at least a chance to get the board wet. The real standout is shaping up for Thursday the 6th. The swell jumps to 4ft from the NNW with a combined energy of 300 (moderate), and we’ve got a clean, cross-off breeze. That’s going to be the pick of the first week – a proper session with some push.
After that, things get inconsistent again. A few half-hearted pulses come through, but the wind starts to mess with the shape. The end of the second week sees some bigger numbers, with the swell hitting 6ft from the NE on the 15th, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the cross-shore wind will chop it right up. For a beach break like this, that short-period swell just won't hold its shape. It is all a bit disappointing after that Thursday morning.
The only real standout in this 16-day window is Thursday morning the 6th at Playa de Xago. Get on it. It’s the cleanest, most consistent offering with a decent 4ft, NNW swell.
Keep an eye on the forecast, things can change, but as it stands, it’s a lean run for us.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
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17 | 26 | 68 | 43 | 41 | 19 | 108 | 217 | 211 | 290 | 203 | 164 | 88 | 65 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:18PM3.73m | 8:39AM3.45m | 8:59PM3.58m | 9:25AM3.33m | 9:49PM3.39m | 10:22AM3.21m | 10:53PM3.19m | 11:35AM3.13m | 00:14AM3.07m | 1:00PM3.17m | 1:42AM3.10m | 2:19PM3.36m | 2:57AM3.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:04PM0.79m | 2:33AM0.82m | 2:45PM0.91m | 3:16AM0.96m | 3:33PM1.07m | 4:08AM1.11m | 4:35PM1.23m | 5:13AM1.25m | 5:55PM1.33m | 6:34AM1.31m | 7:25PM1.27m | 7:56AM1.22m | 8:44PM1.06m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | NW 7 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
6 | 26 | 68 | 43 | 41 | 13 | 108 | 217 | 211 | 290 | 203 | 164 | 88 | 65 | 31 | 7 | 11 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NE 6 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | W 8 | N 4 |
17 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 23 | — | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 |
14 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 313 | 677 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 144 |
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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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