Playa de Xago Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.61° N 5.91° W

Playa de Xago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Xago sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.7° 

Playa de Xago surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Xago surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,030 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Playa de Xago over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at about 69°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no need to hunt for a thicker wetsuit just yet.

The outlook starts with a bit of a whimper, not a bang. The first few days, Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th, are all about tiny, weak waves. We're looking at knee-high stuff at best, with swell energy barely registering. The wind is mostly cross-off or glassy, so the waves will be clean, but there's just no power. It's the kind of session where you're mostly just floating around. Friday morning does have a moment of glassy conditions, but it's still on tiny 2ft waves.

Then things get interesting. The first real pulse of energy arrives on Saturday, September 5th. The swell jumps to a solid 5ft from the NW, with a long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps up, which is a proper sign of life. The wind is a bit strong out of the east, so it's not perfect, but it's workable. This is a good, powerful groundswell, and with that long period, it should hold up well. The only downside is that this size is pushing into the territory where beginners might feel a bit out of their depth.

Sunday and Monday look a bit messy with onshore winds and rain, so I'd give those a miss. The waves are there, but the quality drops right off.

The next standout is Tuesday, September 8th. The morning starts with a glassy 4ft NW swell. It's not huge, but it's clean, consistent, and the wind is dead off. That's a recipe for a fun, clean session without the crowds being too crazy.

But the real highlight of the entire forecast, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday, September 9th. The morning brings a glassy 5ft NW swell, with a period of 11 seconds and good energy. The wind is dead calm, and the forecast is calling for "very good surf conditions." This is the best on offer. The swell direction is straight out of the NW, which is exactly what this break loves. For an intermediate surfer, this is the day. The only catch is that crowds are listed as "often" here, so expect some company in the lineup, but for waves this clean, it's worth it.

After that, things settle down. Friday the 11th has another glassy morning on a smaller 4ft swell, which is a nice little follow-up session. There's a bit of a dry spell from the 12th through the 13th with tiny, weak surf again. Another decent pulse of energy shows up on Monday the 14th, with a 3ft NW groundswell (12-second period) and clean morning winds, but it's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. The rest of the second week looks like smaller, clean but unremarkable surf.

So, to sum it up: The first few days are a write-off for anything meaningful. Saturday the 5th has the biggest swell, but the wind is a bit on it. For the best mix of size, power, and perfect conditions, Wednesday morning, September 9th, is your absolute standout. That glassy 5ft NW swell is the session to plan for.

Stay stoked,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:32PM3.58m
8:57AM3.44m
9:23PM3.31m
9:55AM3.24m
10:33PM3.04m
11:15AM3.09m
00:09AM2.91m
12:53PM3.13m
1:47AM3.01m
2:16PM3.35m
2:57AM3.25m
3:17PM3.65m
3:50AM3.52m
Low Tide
2:20PM0.80m
2:45AM0.92m
3:10PM1.03m
3:37AM1.16m
4:16PM1.26m
4:49AM1.38m
5:48PM1.39m
6:25AM1.46m
7:28PM1.29m
7:55AM1.32m
8:44PM1.03m
9:01AM1.06m
9:40PM0.75m
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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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