Playa de Cadavedo break guide

Playa de Cadavedo Surf Guide

Playa de Cadavedo in Asturias is a fairly exposed reef break that only works when conditions are just right. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southeast with some shelter here from southwest winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. The beach breaks peel to the right. Best around low tide. Rarely crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.

Playa de Cadavedo Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef3inconsistent
15.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Playa de Cadavedo:

The best conditions reported for surf at Playa de Cadavedo occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Playa de Cadavedo (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Playa de Cadavedo with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 36% of the time in October while 41% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 23% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
36%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
41%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
23%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Playa de Cadavedo Location Map

Interactive Playa de Cadavedo surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Playa de Cadavedo is Asturias (Aviles) Airport (OVD) in Spain, 31 km (19 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Playa de Cadavedo is A Coruna (La Coruna) Airport (LCG), also in Spain, 161 km (100 miles) away.

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Playa de Cadavedo Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 08:13 Local Time
Wednesday 06
5AM8AM11AM2PM
Wave (m)
1.2
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
Period (s) 8 8 8 7
Wind (km/h)
10
10
10
10
Wind State cross cross cross-
on
on

Swell History at Playa de Cadavedo

Surf stats for Playa de Cadavedo, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Playa de Cadavedo

Wind stats for Playa de Cadavedo, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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