
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Xago surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with 301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa de Xago over the next 16 days.
Straight up, it’s a slow start. The first week is pretty flat and weak—tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and the wind isn’t doing us any favours. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the ocean feels nice, but there’s just no push. You’ll be staring at a lake for the first few days.
The first real glimmer shows up on the morning of Monday 20 July. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NE, period around 7 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (344). Winds are light cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. It’s a bit of a jump in size, but the surf quality is only marginal—tide or conditions might be a bit tricky. Still, it’s the first sign of life.
Things start to build through the end of the first week. The morning of Tuesday 21 July sees 5ft from the NE, glassy conditions, and moderate energy (173). It’s ordinary but surfable. The afternoon picks up to 5ft with clean cross-off winds and moderate energy (250). Again, nothing special, but it’s rideable.
The standout in this whole outlook is clearly the morning of Thursday 30 July. That’s over a week away, so some caution is needed, but it’s the best bet by far. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the NNW, with a long period of 11 seconds—that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong at 533. Winds are light cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Expect good shape and decent power. The water will still be a touch warmer than average.
The afternoon of the 30th drops off a bit quality-wise, but still has 5ft from the NNW with cross-shore winds.
Crowds at Playa de Xago can be a factor, so if you’re heading out for that Thursday morning, get in early.
Overall, it’s a long wait, but there’s a proper session to be had right at the end of the forecast. The rest is small and ordinary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NE 7 | WNW 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 62 | 86 | 301 | 14 | 200 | 163 | 240 | 128 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:03PM4.18m | 6:31AM3.81m | 6:50PM4.19m | 7:17AM3.76m | 7:35PM4.11m | 8:01AM3.64m | 8:20PM3.95m | 8:46AM3.48m | 9:05PM3.72m | 9:33AM3.30m | 9:53PM3.46m | 10:24AM3.12m | 10:46PM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48AM0.51m | 00:23AM0.34m | 12:34PM0.49m | 1:10AM0.37m | 1:19PM0.55m | 1:55AM0.48m | 2:03PM0.67m | 2:40AM0.66m | 2:48PM0.86m | 3:26AM0.87m | 3:36PM1.07m | 4:14AM1.10m | 4:29PM1.28m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | WNW 10 | NE 7 |
13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 62 | 86 | 36 | 11 | 200 | 163 | 10 | 128 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 12 | N 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 |
8 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | W 7 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | — | W 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 10 |
3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 14 | 12 | — | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 74 | 301 | 295 | — | — | 240 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 144 | 178 | 277 | 787 | 815 | 522 | 0 | 144 | 1309 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 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.










