Playa de Xago Surf Guide

Playa de Xago in Asturias is an exposed beach break that has very consistent surf and works all around the year. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Overcrowding can even make surfing hazardous.

Playa de Xago Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach4very consistent
15.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Playa de Xago:

The best conditions reported for surf at Playa de Xago 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 Xago (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Playa de Xago 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 46% of the time in October while 44% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 10% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
46%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
44%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
10%
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 Xago Location Map

Interactive Playa de Xago 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 nearest passenger airport to Playa de Xago is Asturias (Aviles) Airport (OVD) in Spain, which is 11 km (7 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Playa de Xago is Santander Airport (SDR), also in Spain, 170 km (106 miles) away.

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Playa de Xago Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 20:10 Local Time
Thursday 07Fri
5PM8PM11PM2AM
Wave (m)
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
Period (s) 9 8 8 8
Wind (km/h)
15
20
10
10
Wind State cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off

Swell History at Playa de Xago

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

Wind History at Playa de Xago

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

Playa de Xago Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 14 votes.
  • Overall:4.0
  • Quality on a good day:4.0
  • Consistency of Surf:3.6
  • Difficulty Level:3.5
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:2.1
  • Crowds:2.2
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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Xago surf house .Alojamiento from Spain
“Playa salvaje a 5 m de Avilés y a 10 m de Sali
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