Tapia & West Asturias · Spain
Surfing Barayo
A beach break in Tapia & West Asturias, Spain, for intermediate surfers.
Barayo is a beach in a nature reserve near Tapia, in western Asturias, reached by a short walk through dunes and marsh. There are no buildings or car parks on the sand.
It picks up the same swell as Tapia, with far fewer people, because of the walk. Bring what you need, since there's nothing at the beach. Best on a clean groundswell.
It's best in autumn and spring. Tapia de Casariego, a few minutes away, has the places to stay and eat.
When to surf
Barayo
Barayo is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: Clean groundswell.
October to March: Prime
Consistent NW-W swell, cold but reliable
April to June: Good
Reliable swell, milder crowds
July to August: Quiet
Smaller swell, busiest domestic-tourism season
The year across Asturias
Waves near Barayo
Tapia de Casariego
27 kmTapia & West Asturias · Beach/Reef · Intermediate
Los Quebrantos
43 kmGijón & Central Coast · Beach Break · Intermediate
Playón de Bayas
45 kmGijón & Central Coast · Beach Break · Intermediate
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Tapia de Casariego is a small fishing town above the beach, with a handful of hotels, apartments and a campsite. It's quiet most of the year, and Ribadeo, just over the border in Galicia, has more choice if Tapia is full.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Tapia & West Asturias guide.
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