Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
8%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
6.5kts
Avg Wind
year-round
15°
Avg Temp
feels 14°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NE45°Best Wind
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
San Xurxo is a beach break located on the Galician coast of northwest Spain, facing northwest toward the Atlantic Ocean. The spot features a sandy beach flanked by forested headlands and characterized by shallow nearshore waters with visible sandbars. This is a small, sheltered beach with limited open water exposure, suitable primarily for lighter wind conditions and beginner progression. The extremely low wind reliability (7.6%) and modest average wind speed (6.5 knots) indicate this is not a consistent kitesurfing destination. Wave heights average 1.76m, providing small, manageable conditions. Best conditions occur with northeast winds providing side-shore flow parallel to the coast. The rough water type suggests frequent small-scale turbulence from sandbars and shallow bathymetry. Visible rocky features and the confined beach setting present obstacles requiring careful launching and landing. This spot suits beginners seeking small waves and light winds, but consistency issues make it unreliable for regular practice or progression training.
Hazards & Safety
Rocky outcrops visible in nearshore areas
Shallow sandbars and beach topography changes
Strong currents indicated by water discoloration patterns
Limited fetch distance - small beach-facing open ocean section
Exposed to Atlantic swell patterns with variable wave quality
Live Wind Forecast
Real-time wind conditions and 10-day forecast powered by ECMWF
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
16°C
Avg Water Temp
1.8m
Avg Waves
🌊 Rough
Typical Conditions
🧥 4/3mm Fullsuit
Typical Wetsuit
Very rough conditions, advanced only
Wind Characteristics
SDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
9%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
18%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
13%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
19%
8kts
12°feels 9°
14°
PM
~14d
Feb
7%
7kts
12°feels 10°
14°
PM
~11d
Mar
11%
8kts
12°feels 10°
Monthly Water Conditions
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