Foxos (Sanxenxo)

Foxos (Sanxenxo) is a consistent sand-bar beach break on a sandy bottom, producing both left and right waves. The spot is described as holding swell from below 1m up to about 2.5m+ and delivering typically good wave quality with normal ride lengths around 50–150m (up to roughly 150–300m on better days). Performance is most reliable at low and mid tide, with additional notes that it can also work on a rising tide depending on conditions. In terms of wave character, the break is generally described as peeling with a moderate wave power and medium peel speed. One provider emphasizes that it’s more sheltered than the adjacent Lanzada beach and can be punchy, while other notes highlight protection from S and N winds due to rocks extending out. There are also winter upsides: on larger days it can “muscle up” (around 5–8 feet mentioned), remaining fast and rippable with occasional beach-break barrel possibilities—though another provider also notes it may close out when swell gets too large (around/above the 2.5m+ range). Safety-wise, Foxos has reported hazards including rocks near the ends of the beach and rip currents. The most important practical advice is to check the rocks (particularly the northern end) around low tide. Gear guidance from the providers includes a wetsuit and leash, and lifeguard presence is described as seasonal with rescue availability limited at the spot level. Seasonally, the spot’s surf suitability varies by rider level: April–August is highlighted as best for learners and beginners, while November–March is described as better for more advanced surfers due to larger swell potential. Water temperatures follow a cool Atlantic pattern through the year (about 12–14°C in winter rising to about 19–21°C in late summer), so wetsuit thickness recommendations vary by month in the sources (notably 4/3mm most of the year, with 3/2mm sufficient in peak summer).