Playa de Xago Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.61° N 5.91° W

Playa de Xago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Xago sea temperature is
20.6° C
0.5° 

Playa de Xago surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Xago surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, NW swell with 813 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with NW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm staring down the charts for Playa de Xago. We've got a long window here, 16 days, but don't get too worked up for the start—it's a bit of a slow burn.

The first half of this forecast is a tough one. For the first week or so, the wind is mostly cross-on and the swell is, well, average at best. You're looking at some weak energy readings, with combined swell energy numbers like 276 and 459 hanging around in the moderate zone on the 20th. That means messy, bumpy conditions. Not worth the paddle. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are a write-off with the cross-onshore breeze.

Then, Saturday the 22nd brings a shift. The wind goes cross-off, and the surf cleans up a bit. You're looking at waist-high sets, around 3ft to 4ft, but the period is short, around 8-9 seconds, so the energy is pretty average (147-273). It’s a chance to get wet but nothing to set the alarm for.

We hit a real lull from the 23rd through the 25th. The swell drops right out, with a combined energy of just 48 on Sunday the 23rd. It’s tiny and weak. The water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Things finally get interesting as we roll into the end of the month. The standout window is the last few days of August and the start of September. The real highlight is Wednesday the 2nd of September. We’ve got a clean 6ft NW groundswell rollin’ in with a solid 9-second period and the combined energy is pumping at 589. The wind is glassy in the morning. That’s your best shot at some proper, lined-up waves. It's an exposed spot, so it'll take that NW energy well, and the intermediate crew will be in their element. Thursday the 3rd is also very good, with a 6ft to 5ft swell, clean offshore easterlies, and the energy sitting at 585. Hit it early, because by the afternoon the breeze picks up.

Before those, Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are also solid. The 31st looks magic—glassy conditions all morning with a clean 5ft NW groundswell and a combined energy of 472. That's a perfect morning session before the crowds roll in. But watch out, because this break is often crowded, so get there early.

To sum it up: don't waste your time this week. The surf is poor. Save your energy for the last Sunday in August and those first mornings of September. That's where the juice is. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Monday
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NW
12
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1.6
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10
1.8
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
161
459
707
667
706
421
273
133
76
30
52
143
60
78
34
15
38
49
Wind (km/h)
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15
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High Tide
9:51PM3.11m
10:20AM2.97m
10:51PM2.85m
11:30AM2.83m
00:16AM2.69m
1:00PM2.82m
1:50AM2.72m
2:18PM2.96m
2:56AM2.88m
3:13PM3.18m
3:42AM3.08m
3:55PM3.41m
4:18AM3.29m
Low Tide
4:05AM1.39m
4:35PM1.51m
5:06AM1.60m
5:58PM1.65m
6:32AM1.70m
7:33PM1.62m
7:57AM1.63m
8:45PM1.45m
8:57AM1.45m
9:34PM1.23m
9:42AM1.23m
10:13PM1.02m
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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.

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