Praia de Asturias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Asturias over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the start of this period is a flat spell. We’re looking at a proper drought of rideable waves from Tuesday the 4th of August all the way through to the end of the first week. There’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. The energy is weak, the swell is tiny, and the conditions are messy. You’d be better off doing something else.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 9th of August. The morning shows a bit of a pulse from the south at 3ft, with a period of 14 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (402). The wind is blowing cross-off from the southwest, which will keep the surface clean. It ain’t perfect, but it’s surfable, and after days of nothing, that’s a win. The break is Praia de Asturias, a beach and reef setup that’s sheltered and best for beginners. Because it’s an inconsistent spot, you can’t rely on it holding, but on this day it’s worth a look.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, comes on the 19th of August – Wednesday morning. The swell jumps up to 5ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is strong (437). The wind is glassy from the east, complete calm. That’s clean, smooth surf. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the best on offer, without a doubt. It’s the kind of morning you set the alarm for. The swell is getting up there, over 5ft, so it might be a bit too much for the newer crew, but for the rest of us, it’s a goer.

Crowds at Praia de Asturias are sometimes an issue, so expect a few heads out if the conditions line up, especially on that 19th. The optimum swell direction is from the east, and the 19th serves up a SSE swell, which is close enough to work nicely.

The rest of the second week has small, poor windows. The 14th and 15th of August see a bump in energy – the 14th hits 592 (combined energy) – but the swell is messy, the wind is cross-onshore, and the quality just isn’t there. It’s frustrating because the energy is there, but the conditions won’t let you enjoy it.

So, the long and short of it: week one is a write-off. The 9th gives you a scrappy but clean option. And the 19th is the keeper – a glassy, solid morning that’s worth the wait.

Rusty.

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