Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,013 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Xago this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Xago in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break down what’s on the cards for Playa de Xago over the next couple of weeks. This is a very consistent spot, exposed to NW swell, and when the wind comes out of the SE, it cleans up beautifully. The water is sitting at 69°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.
The first couple of days are a total washout. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are flat, messy, and not worth a second look. You first get a chance to wet a line on Friday morning the 28th. It’s a clean 6ft NW swell with a cross-off breeze. The combined energy is at 384 (moderate wave energy), and it's described as expect good surf conditions.
Saturday the 29th is a true gem. The morning is dead glassy—absolutely no wind—with a clean 4ft NW swell and energy at 224 (moderate). That’s the kind of session you live for: smooth, peeling waves and easy paddling. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off too.
Sunday the 30th is another standout, especially the morning. Glassy conditions again, with a solid 6ft NW swell and a period of 11 seconds, giving it proper power. The combined energy is 703 (strong wave energy). That’s a lot of juice for an intermediate surfer, but with the offshore wind, it’ll be holding up nicely.
Monday the 31st is still good in the morning with a glassy 6ft NW swell (moderate energy at 461), but the afternoon gets a bit cross-on and messy.
Then things shrink. The start of September brings clean but small waves—around 3ft to 4ft—and energy levels drop off. It’s surfable, but nothing special. Then from the 3rd to the 5th of September, you get weak little waves and onshore wind. Not worth paddling out.
The action picks back up on Sunday the 6th of September. The morning has a 4ft NW groundswell with an 11-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. Energy is 305 (moderate). It’s not big, but it’ll be clean and fun.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September keep that rolling, with solid 5ft NW swells in the mornings and clean conditions. Energy runs 338-373 (moderate). Those mornings are your best bet in the second week.
After that, it fades. The 9th and 10th of September are back to small, weak surf with clean but unexciting conditions.
The absolute best of the whole outlook is Saturday morning the 29th of August—that glassy, 4ft NW swell with zero wind is as clean as it gets. Sunday morning the 30th is a close second with the bigger, more powerful swell. After those, the mornings of Monday 31st and the 7th/8th of September are worth a look, but they don't compare.
Playa de Xago can get crowded, so for those standouts, expect company. The quality will make it worthwhile though.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 21 | 114 | 69 | 82 | 55 | 384 | 766 | 567 | 221 | 201 | 281 | 703 | 425 | 586 | 461 | 396 | 307 | 148 | 103 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:31PM3.63m | 4:51AM3.47m | 5:04PM3.82m | 5:22AM3.63m | 5:36PM3.96m | 5:52AM3.74m | 6:07PM4.03m | 6:24AM3.80m | 6:40PM4.04m | 6:56AM3.81m | 7:13PM3.96m | 7:32AM3.74m | 7:50PM3.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM1.01m | 10:47PM0.82m | 10:52AM0.81m | 11:18PM0.67m | 11:24AM0.65m | 11:49PM0.56m | 11:55AM0.54m | 00:20AM0.50m | 12:28PM0.49m | 00:52AM0.50m | 1:01PM0.52m | 1:25AM0.57m | 1:38PM0.63m | 2:02AM0.72m | |||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | ENE 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
21 | 18 | 2 | 69 | 82 | 40 | — | — | 567 | 221 | 201 | 281 | 703 | 425 | — | 461 | 396 | 307 | 148 | 103 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | ENE 4 | N 6 | N 12 | ENE 4 | NW 10 | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 11 |
12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 48 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 72 | 34 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | N 10 | N 5 | NW 11 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | E 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 |
2 | 21 | 114 | 1 | — | 55 | 384 | 766 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 586 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 8 | 0 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa de Xago Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Xago provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Xago can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Xago 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 Xago) 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 Xago 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.
Playa de Xago is 5 km (3 miles) from Aviles. If you plan a holiday in Asturias, look for hotels and other accommodation in Aviles. Aviles has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











