Playa de Tapia surf break

Playa de Tapia surfForecast / Asturias / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 30 Jan 2026 CET
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Playa de Tapia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Tapia sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Tapia this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Tapia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Tapia in the next 12 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 30th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 30th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 31st Jan)18ft (5.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Tapia over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
!
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5
3
4
4
2
0
3
4
!
5
4
3
3
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
NW
4.5
NW
5.5
NW
5
NW
4.5
NW
3
NW
2.3
NW
2
NW
1.8
NW
1.9
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
3
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.1
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.7
WNW
1.3
NW
3
NW
Period(s) (?)181716161514141313151413161615141312121917
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1220212387136421152790514281202713461053154241002094411754283952181299174176911984878
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
25
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
NNW
30
WNW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:39PM
3.12
3:02AM
3.42
3:34PM
3.32
3:52AM
3.68
4:21PM
3.48
4:38AM
3.86
5:04PM
3.57
5:19AM
3.94
5:43PM
3.57
5:58AM
3.91
6:20PM
3.51
6:34AM
3.77
6:55PM
3.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:39PM
0.63
9:15AM
0.37
9:31PM
0.41
10:05AM
0.15
10:17PM
0.23
10:49AM
0.01
10:59PM
0.12
11:30AM
-0.03
11:38PM
0.10
12:08PM
0.02
12:16AM
0.17
12:45PM
0.17
12:53AM
0.32
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise8:45--8:45--8:44--8:42--8:41--8:41--8:40--
Sunset-6:35--6:36--6:37--6:38--6:39--6:42--6:43-
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1182--2--11617--221-11223
Temp. °C12121012131015161411991099131513141311
Feels °C (?)6757961113111035555912111096
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Information about the Playa de Tapia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Tapia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Tapia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Tapia surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa de Tapia) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa de Tapia may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Asturias? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa de Tapia, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Asturias, consider staying in Figueras which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Asturias where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ribadeo which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Castrillon, Vivero and Vilalba.

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