
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
It’s been a pretty quiet start, but we’ve got a few windows of cleaner conditions to get excited about. The first real action is shaping up for Thursday, August 6th, when a pulse of moderate energy (288) rolls in from the NNW. The morning will see clean 4ft waves with a 10-second period, and the wind is holding cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph. That’s a solid session for the intermediate crew. The afternoon stays clean too, with 4ft waves and similar wind, so you can get a good long session in. The water is sitting at 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The next standout morning is Tuesday, August 11th. The wind goes glassy, calm, and the swell is 3ft from the NNW with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (217) and the waves will be clean and lined up. This is another one for the intermediate surfer. There’s a chance of a crowd though, as Playa de Xago can get busy, so get in early.
The big one, and the true standout of the whole period, looks like Sunday, August 16th. The morning session is glassy, calm, with a solid 6ft of NW swell. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it will be a bit lumpy and walled up, but the energy is strong (279). This is definitely for experienced surfers only – 6ft is getting too big for beginners. The afternoon drops a touch to 6ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, so the morning is the pick.
There’s a bit of a lull after the 11th, with only small stuff until the 16th, so don’t expect much in between. The very end of the period, around the 17th and 18th, has some wind and rain, so it’s not worth chasing.
So, to sum it up: Thursday the 6th is a good, clean start, Tuesday the 11th is a glassy gem, but Sunday the 16th is the one to circle on the calendar. Get out there.
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 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri 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 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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17 | 26 | 53 | 43 | 39 | 22 | 67 | 188 | 226 | 278 | 194 | 86 | 54 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 33 | 104 | 106 | 99 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
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 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
6 | 26 | 53 | 43 | 39 | 14 | 67 | 188 | 226 | 278 | 194 | 86 | 54 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 33 | 104 | 106 | 99 | 95 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NW 7 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | W 7 | NE 4 |
17 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 23 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | NW 11 | NNW 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 14 |
14 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 45 | 15 | 10 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 271 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 463 | 193 | 342 | 1004 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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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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