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Playa de San Xurxo surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de San Xurxo this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de San Xurxo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de San Xurxo in the next 12 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 5AM.
Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 28th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 2nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 2nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de San Xurxo over the next 12 days.
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 419 | 345 | 235 | 171 | 126 | 356 | 636 | 563 | 328 | 188 | 134 | 515 | 742 | 623 | 361 | 207 | 166 | 117 | 283 | 118 | 94 | 60 | 40 | 94 | 64 | 146 | 96 | 89 | 57 | 51 | 54 | 87 | 70 | 99 | 59 | 690 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:35PM 3.70 | 5:58AM 3.66 | 6:19PM 3.66 | 6:45AM 3.47 | 7:05PM 3.52 | 7:35AM 3.21 | 7:54PM 3.31 | 8:29AM 2.91 | 8:50PM 3.06 | 9:32AM 2.62 | 9:57PM 2.83 | 10:49AM 2.43 | 11:16PM 2.69 | 12:13PM 2.39 | 12:36AM 2.67 | 1:25PM 2.47 | 1:41AM 2.74 | 2:19PM 2.61 | 2:31AM 2.83 | 3:01PM 2.76 | 3:11AM 2.92 | 3:36PM 2.91 | 3:47AM 3.00 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:21AM -0.17 | 11:43PM -0.17 | 12:04PM -0.07 | 12:30AM -0.10 | 12:48PM 0.12 | 1:18AM 0.08 | 1:35PM 0.38 | 2:11AM 0.34 | 2:27PM 0.66 | 3:12AM 0.62 | 3:27PM 0.92 | 4:26AM 0.84 | 4:43PM 1.09 | 5:50AM 0.94 | 6:08PM 1.13 | 7:06AM 0.91 | 7:21PM 1.05 | 8:03AM 0.81 | 8:16PM 0.92 | 8:46AM 0.69 | 8:59PM 0.78 | 9:22AM 0.59 | 9:36PM 0.65 | |||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:31 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:43 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 10 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C (?) | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). |
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Information about the Playa de San Xurxo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de San Xurxo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de San Xurxo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de San Xurxo 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 San Xurxo) 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 San Xurxo 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.
Playa de San Xurxo is 8 km (5 miles) from El Ferrol. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Ferrol. El Ferrol has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.