Playa de Xago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next sixteen days for Playa de Xago.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days are pretty ordinary. On Monday the 31st of August, we see a 6ft NW swell rolling in, but the wind is a cross-on from the north, making things a bit messy with marginal conditions. The water sits at 68°, which is bang on average for this time of year—nothing unusual there.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning is a different story. The wind goes glassy calm, and you’ve got a clean 5ft NW swell. That’s a real gem for the intermediate surfer. The swell energy is moderate (383), and the waves are well-shaped, but the period is 9 seconds, so it’s a shorter-period swell—still fun, though. The only downside is that crowds are often here, so you’ll want to be early.

The rest of the first week is a bit of a write-off. Wednesday and Thursday are small, weak, and the swell drops off. Friday morning on the 4th of September is glassy, but the swell is only 2ft—barely worth a paddle. The energy is weak (75). Friday afternoon picks up a little to 3ft, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s not clean.

Now, Saturday the 5th of September is the first real standout. A solid 5ft to 6ft NW swell arrives, and the period jumps to 14 seconds—that’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1185), and the wind is cross-off, so the waves are clean. But at 6ft, this is getting into the zone where beginners might struggle. The long period also means the waves will be more powerful and set-y, so it’s best for experienced surfers. The break is a beach setup, so the long period might make it a bit straight, but the quality is there.

Sunday the 6th of September morning is glassy with a 4ft NW swell and a 11-second period. The energy is moderate (415), and the conditions are excellent. This is a great morning for a solid session before the crowds get in.

The middle of the week from the 7th to the 9th is a bit of a gap. The swell drops off, and the wind isn’t great. On the 8th of September, the morning is clean with a 4ft WNW swell, but it’s a 10-second period, so it’s okay but not special.

Then, Thursday the 10th of September morning is a huge standout. A 7ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is strong (668). This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 7ft in the afternoon, it’s only for experts. The morning session is the one to chase.

Friday the 11th of September is a step down to 4ft and clean, but the period is 9 seconds. It’s a good but not epic day.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th is small again. Saturday morning is glassy with a 4ft NNW swell, but the period is 10 seconds. It’s clean but small.

The real finale is Tuesday the 15th of September. A 6ft to 7ft NW swell, with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy all day. The energy is very strong (1112). This is excellent for experienced surfers, with clean, powerful, long-period waves. The caveat is that at this size, it’s too big for beginners, and the long period means the waves will be more lined up, which is good for the break. This is the best day of the run.

Overall, the standout days are Tuesday the 1st of September morning for the glassy conditions, Saturday the 5th of September for the strong groundswell, and Thursday the 10th of September morning for the glassy 7ft swell. The best of the best is Tuesday the 15th of September—that’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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