Surf Forecasts:
Playa los Frailes surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa los Frailes this week:
The surf forecast for Playa los Frailes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa los Frailes in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa los Frailes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 7 | NW 5 | NNW 11 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
15 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 36 | 16 | 20 | 335 | 531 | 206 | 207 | 147 | 177 | 48 | 28 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:49AM2.85m | 4:03PM3.15m | 4:25AM3.06m | 4:37PM3.38m | 4:57AM3.26m | 5:09PM3.58m | 5:28AM3.42m | 5:40PM3.72m | 5:59AM3.53m | 6:12PM3.80m | 6:30AM3.59m | 6:44PM3.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:31PM0.96m | 9:42AM0.91m | 10:11PM0.72m | 10:20AM0.68m | 10:46PM0.49m | 10:53AM0.47m | 11:18PM0.30m | 11:26AM0.31m | 11:50PM0.16m | 11:58AM0.20m | 00:21AM0.09m | 12:31PM0.16m | 00:54AM0.09m | ||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 4 | NW 8 | NE 3 | NW 5 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 |
15 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 36 | 3 | 20 | 335 | — | 206 | 207 | 147 | 177 | 48 | 28 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 6 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — |
7 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 14 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | N 6 | NE 5 | N 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | WNW 8 | — | NW 12 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 5 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 531 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 62 | 57 | 38 | 57 | 142 | 62 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 5 | 183 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 5 |
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Information about the Playa los Frailes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa los Frailes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa los Frailes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa los Frailes 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 los Frailes) 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 los Frailes 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 los Frailes is 57 km (35 miles) from Torrelavega. If you plan a holiday in Asturias, look for hotels and other accommodation in Torrelavega. Torrelavega has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











