
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the 16-day stretch for our local stretch. I’ve got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet for any proper surf. There’s a real lack of any decent swell filling in, and the conditions are mostly ordinary. We’re looking at a long gap of consistent smallness and average to poor quality, so don’t get your hopes up too high until the very end of the period.
The only break that’s really on the radar and has any chance of delivering is Playa de Xago. It’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, but even then, the whole forecast is a struggle. The water temperature is hovering around 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
Starting off, the first week pretty much gives us nothing. From August 1st right through to the 8th, the swell heights are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the combined swell energy is weak, with numbers staying under 100 (49 on the 1st, 84 on the 5th, hitting 174 on the 6th). The 6th of August (Thursday morning) does see a little bump with a 4 ft NW swell and a clean cross-off wind, but the waves are still just ordinary. The period is short, around 8 seconds, so no real power there. The 7th sees a similar set-up but with even smaller swell. It’s just not doing anything for us.
The middle of the window, from the 9th to the 14th, is even worse. The swell drops away again, staying under 3 ft, with periods dropping to 6 and 7 seconds. The combined energy falls back under 100, and the wind is often cross or cross-on, making for messy conditions. A few mornings have glassy conditions, like the 14th, but with only 1 ft on offer, it’s a flat lake, not a surf.
There is a flicker of hope on the 16th of August (Sunday). The combined swell energy jumps up to 153 in the morning, with a 3 ft swell from the NNW. The standout is the morning session: the wind is dead calm, glassy, zero mph. That’s a major positive. The swell is small but clean. In the afternoon, a 4 ft N swell arrives with a bit more energy (166), but it comes with a light cross-on wind, which spoils it a bit. The period is still short at 7 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell with any long lines.
The best on offer in this whole 16-day window is probably the 16th of August, Sunday morning at Playa de Xago. It’s the only time the stars nearly align: a glassy, clean surface at the most consistent break. The swell is small, so it’s fine for beginners and intermediates. The crowd factor is listed as “often,” so you can expect some company. The swell direction is from the NNW, which isn’t the optimum NW direction, but it’s close enough. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best of a very quiet run.
If you’re waiting for a proper swell, you’ll be waiting a long time. The second week is a write-off. This is a period where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a flat spell.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 37 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 27 | 49 | 25 | 24 | 34 | 24 | 80 | 208 | 164 | 142 | 84 | 84 | 52 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:07PM3.88m | 7:25AM3.57m | 7:41PM3.83m | 8:00AM3.53m | 8:18PM3.73m | 8:39AM3.45m | 8:59PM3.58m | 9:25AM3.33m | 9:49PM3.39m | 10:22AM3.21m | 10:53PM3.19m | 11:35AM3.13m | 00:14AM3.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:22AM0.68m | 1:27PM0.72m | 1:56AM0.73m | 2:04PM0.79m | 2:33AM0.82m | 2:45PM0.91m | 3:16AM0.96m | 3:33PM1.07m | 4:08AM1.11m | 4:35PM1.23m | 5:13AM1.25m | 5:55PM1.33m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
28 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 27 | 49 | 25 | 24 | 34 | 24 | 80 | 208 | 164 | 142 | 84 | 84 | 52 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NE 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 8 | W 7 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | ENE 4 | NE 6 |
16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 4 | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | NW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 9 |
5 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | — |
10 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 43 | 30 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 144 | 237 | 27 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 271 | 0 | 173 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
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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.











