Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming up for Playa de Xago.
Right off the bat, this isn’t one of those epic spells. There’s a big gap of almost nothing at the start. The first real sniff of a wave doesn’t show up until Thursday the 20th. Before that, we’re looking at a full week of tiny, weak, or messy conditions. From the 13th to the 19th, the swell is mostly under 3ft with weak energy (as low as 10), and the wind is often cross or cross-on, keeping things poor. Not worth paddling out for. Thursday the 13th morning has a glassy 2ft swell from the WNW with a period of 12 seconds, but the combined energy is only 116 – it’s surfable, but very ordinary. Friday the 14th is similar with a glassy 2ft, but again, the energy is weak (78). Saturday the 15th gets a little bump in energy to 165, but the wind goes cross and it’s lumpy.
The standout, the one worth circling on your calendar, is the morning of Thursday the 20th. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the N, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The magic here is the wind – glassy, dead calm. The combined energy jumps to 374 (moderate), and conditions are expected to be good. The swell direction is from the N, and this spot is exposed to NW swells with an optimum from the NW, so it’s a decent match. Keep in mind, with a short period like that, it might not have the most shape, but if it’s glassy, you can make anything work.
Friday the 21st morning is another one to look at. A 2ft swell from the NNW with an 11-second period and clean cross-offshore wind from the E. Energy is moderate at 260. That’s a nice combo for some lined-up waves. The afternoon picks up to 5ft from the NW with a 10-second period and a clean cross-off, but the energy jumps to 606 – that’s strong. It might be a little punchy, but it’s worth a look if you’ve got the skills.
After that, Saturday the 22nd morning has a clean 4ft from the NNW with light offshore wind. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are smaller and glassy in the mornings, but nothing to get too excited about. The end of the run, around the 25th and 26th, gets blown out by strong onshore winds.
So, the best on offer is hands down the Thursday 20th morning for the glassy conditions, and Friday the 21st for a bit more size and energy with clean wind. Crowds are listed as ‘often’ at Playa de Xago, so expect company if you head out on those days.
This spot is a beach break, and with the bigger afternoon energy on the 21st hitting 606, that could be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers if the wind is right.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNE 4 |
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48 | 109 | 101 | 85 | 75 | 73 | 67 | 88 | 98 | 93 | 212 | 115 | 54 | 47 | 73 | 37 | 25 | 16 | 7 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:32AM3.84m | 5:49PM4.23m | 6:13AM3.89m | 6:29PM4.24m | 6:52AM3.86m | 7:09PM4.15m | 7:30AM3.76m | 7:47PM3.96m | 8:08AM3.60m | 8:25PM3.71m | 8:47AM3.39m | 9:05PM3.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:24PM0.37m | 11:34AM0.45m | 00:06AM0.29m | 12:16PM0.40m | 00:46AM0.31m | 12:55PM0.44m | 1:25AM0.43m | 1:33PM0.57m | 2:02AM0.62m | 2:12PM0.77m | 2:40AM0.87m | 2:52PM1.02m | 3:19AM1.13m | ||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNE 7 | NW 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | NNE 4 |
48 | 109 | 101 | 85 | 75 | 73 | 67 | 88 | 82 | 93 | 212 | 115 | 54 | 47 | 59 | 28 | 10 | 16 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | NW 8 | NNE 6 | NW 10 | — | NNE 7 | NW 6 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 |
13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 98 | 34 | 4 | — | 48 | 33 | 1 | 37 | 25 | 10 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | N 4 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 7 |
1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 31 | — | 7 | 11 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | NE 4 | E 4 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 20 | 77 | — | — | 74 | 94 | — | — | 73 | — | — | 14 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 52 | 5 | 9 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 492 |
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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.











