San Xurxo (San Jorge)

San Xurxo (San Jorge), Galicia, Spain is a scenic Atlantic surf spot on the northwestern coast of Spain, near Ferrol in A Coruña province. It’s a beachbreak set in a broad, exposed bay, so it catches plenty of swell and can offer fun, rippable waves when conditions line up.

What it’s like

• Wave type: Mostly soft to powerful beachbreak peaks, depending on sand movement
• Best swell: Works well with NW–W Atlantic swell
• Wind: Usually prefers light offshore/land breeze conditions; onshore winds can make it messy
• Tide: Can work across a range of tides, but performance often changes noticeably with sandbars and tide height
• Crowds: Popular with local surfers, especially when the rest of the Ferrol coast is also firing

Style of surf

San Xurxo can be a good spot for: - Intermediate surfers looking for consistent peaks - Beginners on smaller, mellow days - Advanced surfers when the swell gets bigger and the beachbreak becomes punchier and more hollow

Setting

The beach is one of the nicest in the area, with a long stretch of sand, dunes, and a relaxed Galician coastal feel. It’s a good place to surf, walk, or just enjoy the Atlantic coastline.

Notes

• Conditions can change quickly because it’s an open Atlantic beach.
• As with many beachbreaks in Galicia, sandbars shift, so wave quality can vary from season to season.
• In winter, it can produce bigger, more powerful surf and colder water.