Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, same story, but in feet and knots for those who think that way. Rusty here.
We’re starting off flat at Playa de Xago. The first few days are a total bust, with the combined swell energy barely registering—it’s about 49 (weak). Wind is all over the place. You’ll be sitting on the beach.
The first real surf kicks in on the morning of the 29th of August. The wind is glassy, and the swell is a clean 5ft out of the NW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 402 (moderate), and the waves are good. Playa de Xago is a very consistent, exposed beach break that’s often crowded, so get in early. Water temp is about normal for the season.
The morning of the 1st of September is another solid call. Swell drops to 5ft from the NW, period 9 seconds, with a light cross-off wind from the ENE keeping it clean. Combined energy is 300 (moderate). Solid.
Now, the big one. The morning of the 8th of September is the standout, but it’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it. A 8ft groundswell from the NW with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 4311 (very strong). The wind is glassy, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers only. This is big, powerful, and will be too much for beginners. With that long period, it’ll be a bit straight at this beach, but the power is insane.
There’s a long gap of no good surf from the 2nd of September through to the 5th. The morning of the 6th of September has a 5ft NW swell with an 11-second period and glassy wind, combined energy 493 (moderate), but it’s not the best.
Best on offer: the 8th of September morning for the experts, and the 29th of August morning for everyone else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 |
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106 | 30 | 32 | 43 | 14 | 19 | 72 | 37 | 18 | 196 | 227 | 164 | 188 | 908 | 998 | 591 | 402 | 354 | 256 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:56AM2.88m | 3:13PM3.18m | 3:42AM3.08m | 3:55PM3.41m | 4:18AM3.29m | 4:31PM3.63m | 4:51AM3.47m | 5:04PM3.82m | 5:22AM3.63m | 5:36PM3.96m | 5:52AM3.74m | 6:07PM4.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM1.45m | 8:57AM1.45m | 9:34PM1.23m | 9:42AM1.23m | 10:13PM1.02m | 10:19AM1.01m | 10:47PM0.82m | 10:52AM0.81m | 11:18PM0.67m | 11:24AM0.65m | 11:49PM0.56m | 11:55AM0.54m | 00:20AM0.50m | ||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 7 | NE 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 |
106 | 30 | 16 | 43 | 5 | 15 | 72 | 37 | 18 | 196 | 227 | 164 | 188 | 375 | — | 591 | 402 | 354 | 256 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NE 6 | N 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | ENE 3 | — | E 3 | E 4 | WNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 |
9 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | N 7 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNE 5 | N 8 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 7 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | E 3 | WNW 6 | — | SSW 2 | — | NE 3 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 32 | 2 | 12 | — | — | 1 | 13 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 908 | 998 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 271 | 271 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 269 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











