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Salinas is a popular beach break near Aviles on the Asturian coast of northern Spain. It faces north into the Bay of Biscay and produces consistent, accessible waves. The beach is urban, backed by a promenade and the town. It is one of Asturias' most established surf beaches with good infrastructure and a lively surf culture. The waves are fun and reliable without being particularly challenging.
Picks up north and north-westerly swells from the Bay of Biscay. A southerly wind is offshore. Works on all tides. Consistent from October through April. The 2-5ft range is ideal for most surfers. Summer produces smaller but still rideable waves. The north-facing aspect captures most available swell.
Peaks form across the wide beach. The western end near the rocks tends to have slightly better shape. The central section is popular with surf schools. Walk the promenade and observe before choosing your spot.
Generally safe. Sandy bottom, manageable waves. Some rocks at the western end. Rip currents on bigger days. Swimmers and other water users in summer.
Street parking and pay car parks along the seafront. Direct beach access from the promenade. Full urban facilities. Surf shops and hire in town. A well-set-up surf beach.
Busy due to the large local population (Aviles/Oviedo/Gijon are all nearby). Good days see 20-30 people. Surf schools are active. The atmosphere is friendly. For quieter surf, drive west along the coast.
Salinas works as a reliable base for an Asturian surf trip. Numerous other beaches and reefs exist within 30 minutes in either direction. The cider culture in Asturias is worth experiencing; sidrerias (cider houses) serve the local brew poured from height. The seafood is excellent and affordable.
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The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Salinas. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical mid-June.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
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Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Salinas is the week of 16 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Slim pickings. Only worth it if you are gagging for a wave. Light offshore grooming the faces nicely. Conditions improving through the afternoon.
Heads up: jellyfish: high.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
Moderate water clarity: ~8m visibility
Daily scores over the last 12 months at Salinas