
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NW swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happenin’ at Playa de Xago for the next couple weeks. I’ll level with you – we’ve got a long stretch of flat or junk before things finally turn.
The start is dead. From now until around the end of the third week of July, don’t bother paddlin’ out. Water temp is about normal for this time of year, around 67°, but that’s the only thing that’s ordinary. There’s a big ol’ gap with no decent rideable waves until Wednesday, July 22nd. It’s one of those stretches where you just wait.
Wednesday morning, July 22nd, we finally get somethin’. A 4ft NW groundswell, period at 9 seconds, and glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the ENE. It’s small, but it’s clean. Combined wave energy is moderate at 238 – not huge, but it’s enough to get a few fun ones. Get out early because the afternoon brings a bit of cross-shore bump.
Thursday, July 23rd, the size jumps. Swell hits 8ft from the NNW with an 11-second period. That’s a big groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 1462 – strong stuff. This is expert-only territory. The wind is light and cross-onshore in the mornin’, so it won’t be perfect, but the power is there for those who can handle it. At a beach setup, it might break a little straight, so take care.
Friday, July 24th, that’s the one to circle. Swell comes in at 6ft from the NNW, period 10 seconds, and glassy conditions in the morning. Clean, punchy, with a combined energy of 566. This is the best look of the whole outlook for most of us.
After that, it fades fast. Through the weekend and into next week, the swell drops below 3ft, and the winds get messy again. The very last days show cross-off breezes and clean conditions, but there’s no size left.
So bottom line – Friday morning, July 24th, is your standout. Glassy, solid waist-to-chest high, and good shape. Thursday the 23rd is for the big-wave crew. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waitin’ for not much.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 6 | N 7 | N 9 | NW 8 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 |
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68 | 69 | 52 | 57 | 15 | 17 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 46 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:30PM3.68m | 4:00AM3.57m | 4:25PM3.90m | 4:54AM3.70m | 5:15PM4.08m | 5:44AM3.79m | 6:03PM4.18m | 6:31AM3.81m | 6:50PM4.19m | 7:17AM3.76m | 7:35PM4.11m | 8:01AM3.64m | 8:20PM3.95m | 8:46AM3.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:49PM0.76m | 10:08AM0.73m | 10:45PM0.56m | 10:59AM0.59m | 11:36PM0.41m | 11:48AM0.51m | 00:23AM0.34m | 12:34PM0.49m | 1:10AM0.37m | 1:19PM0.55m | 1:55AM0.48m | 2:03PM0.67m | 2:40AM0.66m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | |
— | 10:04 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 6 | N 7 | N 9 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 |
45 | 69 | 52 | 57 | 15 | 17 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 46 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | N 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 10 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | N 5 | WNW 9 | N 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 8 |
6 | 51 | 24 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NE 5 | NW 5 | — | N 10 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | N 6 | WNW 8 | N 5 | — | N 6 | N 6 | ENE 3 | E 3 | N 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 |
5 | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — |
68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 65 | 86 | 237 | 144 | 181 | 215 | 178 | 203 | 237 | 0 | 331 | 692 | 384 | 678 | 720 | 178 | 228 |
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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.











