
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, NNW swell with 3,953 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks for Playa de Xago. It’s a bit of a slow burner, but there are some real gems hiding in there if you’re patient.
The first couple of days are pretty rough, to be honest. Tuesday sees some junky, short-period wind swell with a cross-onshore breeze making things choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out for.
Wednesday is a step up in size as a new NW swell fills in, but the wind is still a problem, blowing cross-onshore. It’s a bit of a battlefield out there, and the water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s not a complete write-off, but you're working for it.
Then, Thursday morning, things finally click into place. The wind drops to nothing, leaving it glassy, and we’ve got a clean 5ft of NW groundswell wrapping in, with a period of 11 seconds. It’s not huge, but the conditions will be worth it. That’s the first real window of the week.
Friday is where the standout is. The swell picks up to 7ft overnight and it’s still glassy on the morning. The period is up to 12 seconds, and the energy jumps to a strong level. This is proper, powerful surf. The forecast confidence is high for this one. Friday afternoon, it gets even bigger, pushing 10ft with a very long 15-second period. The energy readings are through the roof, but that’s too much for this break. The swell direction is good, but that size will close it out or make it unruly. This is one for the experts only, and even then, it’s probably too big. The morning is the sweet spot—big, clean, and powerful.
The weekend continues with solid surf. Saturday morning has 7ft of NNW groundswell with a clean cross-offshore breeze. It’s still big, but manageable for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong. The afternoons and Sunday are still fun, with the swell easing into the 4ft to 5ft range, but the wind gets a bit more breezy, so it’s not as perfect.
Looking into the next week, starting Monday the 21st, there’s still plenty of fun surf to be had. The swell hangs around the 5ft mark with a long period, and the mornings are often clean. It’s not as big as the Friday peak, but it’s very consistent. The standout is Wednesday the 23rd, with a very long 16-second period groundswell in the morning, though it's smaller. The afternoon cleans up with 4ft and a 15-second period.
After that, the surf slowly fades. The week after that sees smaller waves, mostly in the 2ft to 5ft range. There are some glassy, clean mornings, but the energy drops off. The period stays long, so there are still some nice waves, but it’s not the same power.
The last few days of the forecast, around the 29th and 30th, we see a new pulse of NW swell arrive. It stays in the 4ft to 7ft range, and the 30th looks promising with clean, glassy conditions and a decent 11-second period. It’s a promising end to the run, but it’s a week and a half out, so treat it with caution.
So, to boil it down: the standout is Friday morning, the 18th. Get out there for the big, glassy, powerful groundswell before it gets too big. A close second is Thursday morning, the 17th, for the clean and user-friendly waves. The rest is a game of picking the clean mornings. Enjoy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 5 | NW 11 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
88 | 59 | 181 | 275 | 609 | 806 | 593 | 425 | 241 | 1123 | 3953 | 3052 | 1699 | 1211 | 808 | 568 | 399 | 437 | 700 | 772 | 520 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:47PM3.62m | 8:04AM3.47m | 8:22PM3.33m | 8:41AM3.24m | 9:03PM3.03m | 9:26AM3.01m | 10:00PM2.75m | 10:33AM2.82m | 11:31PM2.59m | 12:14PM2.77m | 1:20AM2.64m | 1:44PM2.91m | 2:27AM2.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.76m | 1:56AM0.89m | 2:13PM1.00m | 2:30AM1.16m | 2:54PM1.26m | 3:10AM1.42m | 3:48PM1.51m | 4:06AM1.66m | 5:11PM1.68m | 5:40AM1.80m | 6:59PM1.66m | 7:22AM1.72m | 8:15PM1.47m | ||||||||
8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
23 | 59 | 181 | 275 | 609 | 806 | 593 | 425 | 241 | 1123 | 3953 | 3052 | 1699 | 1211 | 808 | 568 | 399 | 437 | 700 | 772 | 520 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NNW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | NE 5 |
1 | 27 | 96 | 90 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 144 | — | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — |
88 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 34 | 25 | 56 | 81 | 28 | 25 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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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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