Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 502 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Somo this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Somo in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa de Somo over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a heartbreaker. We’ve got a short window of decent swell right at the start, and then it’s a long, dry spell. There’s a big gap from the 29th of July right through to the 11th of August where the surf is just not worth paddling out for. It’s a long stretch of small, weak waves and poor conditions.
The one real standout, and I mean *the* one, is Monday morning, the 27th of July. That’s your best chance. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 72°, which is a nice bonus.
Head to Playa de Somo. First light on Monday is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 5ft groundswell from the NNW with a solid 11-second period, pumping in some decent energy. The combined energy is moderate, but what makes this special is the glassy conditions. The wind is dead calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. It’s a sheltered spot, and while it’s consistent, expect crowds because it’s often busy here. This is the session to aim for.
By Monday afternoon, the wind picks up a bit, turning cross-off, but the swell holds. It’s still surfable, but the morning is the magic window. After that, Tuesday morning sees the swell drop to 4ft, and the wind comes more onshore, so it’s not the same quality.
From Tuesday afternoon onwards, the swell runs out of puff and the winds get messy. The entire second week is a write-off – tiny waves, onshore winds, and almost no energy. The 9th of August shows a little blip of 4ft swell, but with fresh cross-onshore winds and rain showers, it’s going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth it.
There’s nothing to get excited about in the second week. It’s flat and poor.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 521 | 502 | 487 | 358 | 240 | 168 | 130 | 81 | 61 | 57 | 64 | 45 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 146 | 92 | 113 | 113 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:32PM3.52m | 4:44AM3.50m | 5:08PM3.69m | 5:19AM3.65m | 5:41PM3.84m | 5:52AM3.77m | 6:11PM3.94m | 6:23AM3.84m | 6:42PM4.01m | 6:54AM3.86m | 7:13PM4.03m | 7:25AM3.84m | 7:47PM4.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12AM1.12m | 10:36PM1.14m | 10:50AM0.93m | 11:12PM0.97m | 11:24AM0.77m | 11:45PM0.82m | 11:57AM0.66m | 00:18AM0.72m | 12:29PM0.59m | 00:51AM0.67m | 1:02PM0.56m | 1:24AM0.67m | 1:35PM0.59m | 1:59AM0.74m | |||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 521 | 502 | 487 | 358 | 240 | 168 | 130 | 81 | 61 | 57 | 64 | 45 | 31 | 13 | 30 | 35 | 146 | 92 | 113 | 113 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | N 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 7 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 2 | — | ENE 4 | W 2 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 25 | 36 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 25 | 11 | |
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