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Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera Surf Guide

Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera in Asturias is a sheltered beach and reef break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Submerged rocks are a hazard.

Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Beach and reef2
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent
56°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera:

The best conditions reported for surf at Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 46% of the time in January while 29% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 25% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
46%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
29%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
25%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Interactive Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera is Asturias (Aviles) Airport (OVD) in Spain, 7 km (4 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera is A Coruna (La Coruna) Airport (LCG), also in Spain, 184 km (114 miles) away.

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Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 19:55 Local Time
WedThursday 27
10PM1AM4AM7AM
Wave (ft)
2.5
WNW
1.5
NW
2
WNW
1.5
NW
Period (s) 9 13 13 12
Wind (mph)
5
5
5
5
Wind State cross-
on
cross cross cross

Swell History at Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera

Surf stats for Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera

Wind stats for Playa de la Atalaya y Cazanera, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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