Today's Surf Conditions at Xivares
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (November - February)
Winter is where Xivares truly shines. As the North Atlantic storm track reaches its peak activity, deep low-pressure systems fuel long-period, powerful WNW-NNW swell trains that line up on the exposed north-facing beach. Average wave heights hover around 5.2-5.6ft (1.6-1.7m) with periods pushing 12-13s, giving the kind of power and length that gets you excited for dawn patrol. The kicker is the wind regime: the ideal offshore quadrant (S, SSW, SW) blows a surprisingly high percentage of the time - December and January see 58-61% clean windows. When the Azores High ridge connects with continental high pressure, the crisp offshore flow grooms the open faces to perfection. This is the time to chase Xivares at its best.
Detailed Surf Information for Xivares
Detailed Surf Forecast
Access our detailed 8-day swell and wind forecast charts for Xivares with tidal graphs, period ranges, and daily forecast text summaries.
Swell & Wind Statistics
Explore historical swell consistency, wave heights, and offshore wind windows month-by-month, compiled from over 40 years of data.
Historical Surf Report
Browse the historical database archives to view past wave reports and understand spot climatology during specific years and months.
