
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with N 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Xago in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, let's talk about Playa de Xago. The water’s sitting at about 70.2°F right now, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat, like stepping into a warm bath. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, with a slow start, a few promising windows, and a long dry spell in the middle.
Right now, Sunday morning, July 19, it’s flat and weak – only 1 foot of NW swell with a short 9-second period, and the combined energy is a measly 28. Light cross-off wind but the surf is poor. Sunday afternoon stays small and messy. No point paddling out.
Monday morning, July 20, things wake up. Swell jumps to 5 feet from the NNE, period 7 seconds – still a bit short, but the wind is glassy, dead calm, so the surface will be clean. Combined energy hits 279 (moderate). It’s a fun size for intermediates, though the short period means it’ll be a bit mushy. Monday afternoon gets bigger – 6.6 feet from the NE, period 8 seconds, energy 461 – but the wind picks up to 16 mph cross-off, making it choppy. Marginal.
Tuesday morning, July 21, offers similar 5-foot NNE swell, clean cross-off wind, good energy (227). Another decent session. But Tuesday afternoon gets blown out again with strong cross-off wind.
Wednesday morning, July 22, drops to 4.3 feet but glassy conditions – a nice clean morning if you’re after small waves. The week continues with small swells and mostly poor conditions through Thursday and Friday. From Friday afternoon, July 24, through to Tuesday, July 28, it’s a real desert – no surf worth mentioning. Days of tiny, onshore slop. That’s a solid five-day gap.
Then the real standout arrives: Wednesday morning, July 29. Swell jumps to 5.9 feet from the NNW, period 12 seconds – a proper groundswell that’ll wrap in nicely. Energy is 843, strong. Wind is light easterly at 6 mph, cross-off, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This is the best on offer – expect very good surf conditions. The direction is close to the optimum NW, so the break should fire. Wednesday afternoon drops
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 27 | 87 | 236 | 441 | 279 | 204 | 469 | 261 | 158 | 209 | 76 | 25 | 62 | 64 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 15 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:46AM3.48m | 9:05PM3.72m | 9:33AM3.30m | 9:53PM3.46m | 10:24AM3.12m | 10:46PM3.21m | 11:23AM2.98m | 11:49PM3.00m | 12:31PM2.92m | 1:01AM2.89m | 1:42PM2.95m | 2:13AM2.89m | 2:44PM3.07m | 3:12AM2.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:48PM0.86m | 3:26AM0.87m | 3:36PM1.07m | 4:14AM1.10m | 4:29PM1.28m | 5:09AM1.30m | 5:32PM1.46m | 6:11AM1.44m | 6:46PM1.53m | 7:20AM1.49m | 8:02PM1.50m | 8:24AM1.45m | 9:04PM1.37m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | WNW 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | WNW 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 |
9 | 20 | 87 | 236 | 15 | 279 | 204 | 10 | 261 | 158 | 9 | 76 | 25 | 62 | 64 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 15 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | N 7 | N 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 14 |
13 | 27 | 23 | 37 | 5 | 12 | 12 | — | 10 | 9 | — | 34 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 11 | NW 8 | NW 12 | — | NW 8 | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | N 11 | NW 10 | W 8 |
6 | 2 | 17 | 6 | — | 2 | 11 | — | — | 9 | — | 8 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | 2 | — | — | 441 | — | — | 469 | — | — | 209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 401 | 914 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 158 | 502 | 178 | 831 | 1004 | 279 |
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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.










