This is a regular verb with a spelling change. It follows the conjugation pattern of the verb vivir.
Spelling Change: go jo - ga ja - gá já
PresentPresente
Siempre surgen problemas a última hora.
Problems always come up at the last minute.
PreteritePretérito indefinido
La idea surgió durante la cena.
The idea came up during dinner.
Present SubjunctivePresente de subjuntivo
Llámame cuando surja algún problema.
Call me when a problem comes up.