
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Xago in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board. It’s Rusty here, and I’m looking at what we’ve got cookin’ over at Playa de Xago for the next couple of weeks.
Right out of the gate, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow, slow start. We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for the first week. From Monday the 10th right through to Sunday the 16th, the surf is either flat, messy, or just plain weak. That wave energy is stuck in double digits for most of it, like 106 (moderate energy) on the 10th, dropping down to barely a whisper. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is tiny, usually under 3 ft. There are a couple of glassy mornings on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th, but the swell is so small (2 ft to 2 ft) you’d be better off floating in a pool. It’s a proper dry spell. We then move into Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th with a little bump in size, up to 3 ft–4 ft, but the period is a shocking 6–7 seconds. It’s just weak, short-period windswill. Not worth paddling out for.
Then things get a bit more interesting as we head into the second week. The energy starts to build. Tuesday the 18th morning is glassy with 3 ft of swell, but it’s still weak (141 energy). However, keep an eye on the 22nd of August. We’ve got a Saturday with some pulse. The swell holds around 3 ft from the NW, but the energy jumps to 238–249 (moderate energy), and the period stretches to 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell potential. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but this is the first real sign of life.
Now, the standout. Circle Monday the 25th of August in your calendar. This is the one. The morning session is looking *very* exciting. We’ve got a clean 7 ft swell out of the WNW with a solid 10-second period. That energy reading is a massive 917 (strong energy). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the east at 15 km/h (9 mph). That’s a recipe for some powerful, clean lines at Playa de Xago. The afternoon on the 25th holds up at 7 ft from the NW, with 986 energy. The wind goes cross-shore, so it’ll get a little textured, but the guts are there. This will be a proper session for the experienced crew.
Heads up: Playa de Xago is an exposed spot, and that 7 ft to 7 ft swell is solid. It’s not a beginner wave on that day. Also, this spot draws crowds often, so expect company if you chase that Monday the 25th swell.
Water temp is sitting at 68°, which is only 0.5° above the norm – about average for this time of year.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Second week offers a few building pulses, with Monday the 25th of August being the absolute highlight. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on the charts, but that window looks promising.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 |
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106 | 74 | 76 | 57 | 52 | 38 | 48 | 48 | 111 | 90 | 75 | 66 | 64 | 48 | 77 | 127 | 73 | 86 | 131 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:24PM3.63m | 3:57AM3.50m | 4:18PM3.89m | 4:47AM3.70m | 5:05PM4.11m | 5:32AM3.84m | 5:49PM4.23m | 6:13AM3.89m | 6:29PM4.24m | 6:52AM3.86m | 7:09PM4.15m | 7:30AM3.76m | 7:47PM3.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.79m | 10:02AM0.80m | 10:38PM0.54m | 10:50AM0.59m | 11:24PM0.37m | 11:34AM0.45m | 00:06AM0.29m | 12:16PM0.40m | 00:46AM0.31m | 12:55PM0.44m | 1:25AM0.43m | 1:33PM0.57m | 2:02AM0.62m | |||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 6 | N 7 | NW 8 | N 7 |
106 | 74 | 76 | 57 | 52 | 38 | 48 | 48 | 111 | 90 | 75 | 66 | 64 | 31 | 53 | 50 | 73 | 86 | 64 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 12 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | NNE 5 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 4 | N 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — |
— | 28 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 54 | 48 | — | — | 32 | 68 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 5 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | NNE 7 | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 35 | — | 77 | 127 | — | — | 131 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 144 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 13 |
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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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