Surf Forecasts:
Rodiles - Main Beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 910 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rodiles - Main Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Rodiles - Main Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rodiles - Main Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodiles - Main Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in. Let's talk about what's on offer at Rodiles - Main Beach for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a week that's mostly a bit of a struggle. The water is sitting at a balmy 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're scratching for a wave.
The first real action starts to build on Thursday the 27th. That morning, there's a jump in the swell from the NW, pushing 7 ft with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate (727), and with a light offshore breeze from the SW, it's going to be clean. That's your standout session for the whole run – proper waves. That afternoon, the swell does hit 8 ft, and the energy jumps up (910), but the wind swings hard from the WNW at 19 mph. It's a cross-off, but that's a lot of juice, so it'll be a bit of a beast. That's one for the experienced crew only.
The rest of the first week is a mixed bag of small, clean conditions and wind-affected slop. The 27th morning is the one to circle.
After that, the second week settles into a pattern. The mornings of the 28th, 29th, and 30th all offer clean, 5 ft - 6 ft waves from the NW with light offshore winds. It's not groundswell, but it's surfable and tidy. The afternoon of the 29th gets a bit of size with a 6 ft NNW swell, but it's cross-on and a little lumpy.
From the 31st of August onwards, the whole thing drops off into a flat spell. The energy gets weak, the wind turns mostly cross or cross-on, and the waves are small and messy. There's a brief hope on the 3rd of September with a 6 ft WNW swell, but the wind is cross-on from the E, making it a choppy mess. It looks more interesting for a kite session than a surf.
So, to be straight with you: Thursday the 27th morning is the pick of the bunch. After that, you've got a few clean mornings in the second week, but nothing that's going to have you calling in sick. Be patient.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | ENE 5 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
198 | 460 | 480 | 341 | 171 | 176 | 117 | 94 | 61 | 110 | 96 | 34 | 59 | 27 | 47 | 12 | 13 | 39 | 57 | 335 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:55PM2.57m | 11:32AM2.58m | 00:24AM2.43m | 1:09PM2.55m | 2:01AM2.48m | 2:30PM2.69m | 3:06AM2.65m | 3:24PM2.91m | 3:50AM2.86m | 4:04PM3.16m | 4:26AM3.07m | 4:39PM3.39m | 4:58AM3.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:40PM1.20m | 5:08AM1.33m | 5:58PM1.37m | 6:32AM1.44m | 7:30PM1.36m | 7:58AM1.36m | 8:43PM1.20m | 8:59AM1.17m | 9:33PM0.97m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:13PM0.73m | 10:21AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
198 | 460 | 480 | 341 | 171 | 176 | 113 | 94 | 61 | 110 | 96 | 34 | 59 | 27 | 47 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 57 | 335 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 10 | — | — | NNW 8 | ENE 6 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | N 14 | N 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 4 | NW 9 | N 7 |
44 | 34 | 33 | 139 | 163 | — | — | 37 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 41 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 7 | — | — | N 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | — | N 8 |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 10 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 39 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | NW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 13 | 117 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 23 | 52 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 46 | 44 | 0 | 42 | 24 | 0 | 99 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Asturias | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Rodiles - Main Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rodiles - Main Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rodiles - Main Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rodiles - Main Beach 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 (Rodiles - Main Beach) 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 Rodiles - Main Beach 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.
Rodiles - Main Beach is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Gijon. If you plan a holiday in Asturias, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gijon. Gijon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











