Playa de Xago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Xago stretch. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things build to a real classic Monday morning, and then a sneaky Friday stand-out later on that’s worth keepin’ an eye on.

First up, the water temp is sittin’ at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Friday the 28th is a bit of a write-off—the morning’s only got a weak 4ft swell from the WNW with a middling 10-second period. The combined energy is only 382, so it’s just not got the grunt. The cross-off wind is alright, but it’s a marginal call. Afternoon gets worse: onshore wind and choppy, so we’ll skip that.

Saturday the 29th morning shows a cleaner picture: 5ft WNW swell, 8-second period, light SSW cross-off breeze. The energy’s still low at 307, so it’s not a standout, but it’s rideable. Sunday the 30th is onshore and messy—not worth paddlin’ out for.

Now, here’s the first real gem. Monday the 31st morning – this is the one to circle. Playa de Xago is lookin’ glassy, with a 6ft NW swell rollin’ in at 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 622, so there’s proper push behind it. That glassy wind means the face will be smooth as silk. This is a top-tier session for intermediates, and the crowds are often around, but with conditions like this, you’ll be happy to share the peak. The swell direction is perfect for the spot’s optimum (NW), so expect nice, long lines.

Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd drop off fast. By Wednesday morning, we’re down to 3ft and 88 energy—just knee-high dribble. Thursday the 3rd is even smaller.

But hold on, because Friday the 4th brings a real wildcard. The afternoon session sees a jump to 5ft from the NW but with a very long 13-second period. The energy rockets to 776. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-off, so the waves will be lined up and powerful. That long period will make it a bit of a waiting game between sets, but the quality will be there. This is a serious standout for the second week, but it’s a week away, so keep an eye on the forecast – it’s promising but not locked in yet.

Saturday the 5th holds some size at 6ft and 13 seconds, but the wind swings cross-on, so it’ll get a bit bumpy. The energy is strong at 1018, but the wind messes with the finish. Sunday the 6th and beyond fade into smaller, weaker, onshore slop through to the 12th. A few glassy mornings pop up, like the 7th afternoon and 9th morning, but with only 4ft or less and short period, it’s just mushy and ordinary.

The best bet is clear: Monday morning the 31st is the cleanest, most consistent day of the whole run. Second pick is Friday afternoon the 4th for the long-period groundswell punch, if you’re happy to sit and wait for the good ones.

Catch ya out there,
Rusty

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