Playa de Espana Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Spain – Asturias)
| Name: | Playa de Espana |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: S |
Playa de Espana in Asturias is an exposed beach and reef break that has reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the south. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the optimum swell angle is from the northwest. The beach break offers mainly right hand waves. Best around mid tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Playa de Espana Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Playa de Espana surf quality by season and Playa de Espana surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Playa de Espana |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Playa de Espana:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Nora | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Cala De Meron | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Playa de la Cagonera | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Playa de Penarrubia | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Playa de Cervigon | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Playa de Espana: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 117 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 308 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 453 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 456 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 530 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Playa de Espana: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 423 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 423 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 442 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 442 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 453 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Playa de Espana: |
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| Closest ski area | San-Isidro (Spain) | 34 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Fuentes de Invierno (Spain) | 35 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Picos De Europa (Spain) | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 41 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 63 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Playa de Espana: |
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| Closest city location | Arriba (Spain) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Gijon (Spain) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Villaviciosa (Spain) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Sariego (Spain) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santa Eulalia (Spain) | 12 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Playa de Espana is Asturias (Aviles) Airport (OVD) in Spain, which is 39 km (24 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Playa de Espana is Santander Airport (SDR), also in Spain, 141 km (88 miles) away.
