Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NNE 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 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Somo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
The overall picture is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a lot of small, messy days ahead, with only a few brief windows where it might be worth paddling out. The first week is mostly a write-off, but there’s a glimmer of hope toward the end of the month and into early August.
The best bet on offer is a tricky one. On Tuesday, July 28th, Playa de Somo will see a pulse of swell. The morning will be small, around 4ft, but the afternoon bumps up to 5ft from the NNW. The swell is a long-period groundswell (11 seconds), which means it’ll have some real push and shape, but it’s a period that can make beach breaks a bit tricky. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 12 mph in the afternoon, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate to strong (468), which gives it a bit of grunt. It’s consistent here, but the swell direction is a little off the optimum, and the crowds are often, so don’t expect an empty lineup. Still, this is the standout window.
The water temperature is a notable 73°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. You’ll be fine in a shorty or even a spring suit.
Before that, it’s grim. The whole first week from Monday, July 20th, through to Sunday, July 27th, is a real struggle. We’ve got onshore winds, cross-chop, and tiny waves. The occasional morning glass-off on Tuesday, July 21st, and Thursday, July 23rd, offers a brief moment of hope, but the swell is too small and weak to get excited about.
After the July 28th window, things drop off again. The 29th and 30th have some swell but the conditions are poor. The last real chance is on Monday, August 3rd. The morning is glassy with a calm wind, and there’s a 4ft swell from the NW with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate (169), and it’s surfable, but it’s nothing to write home about. It’s just about the only other option in the second week.
So, honestly, if you’re desperate, aim for the afternoon of the 28th. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waiting for not much reward.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 147 | 238 | 186 | 180 | 245 | 157 | 78 | 123 | 76 | 37 | 76 | 74 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 32 | 78 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:32AM3.40m | 10:07PM3.60m | 10:21AM3.19m | 11:02PM3.35m | 11:22AM3.02m | 00:07AM3.15m | 12:35PM2.94m | 1:18AM3.06m | 1:53PM2.98m | 2:25AM3.09m | 2:59PM3.13m | 3:21AM3.20m | 3:50PM3.32m | 4:06AM3.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:33PM0.93m | 4:11AM1.28m | 4:23PM1.19m | 5:06AM1.50m | 5:23PM1.42m | 6:13AM1.63m | 6:38PM1.57m | 7:29AM1.63m | 7:59PM1.58m | 8:37AM1.51m | 9:05PM1.48m | 9:30AM1.33m | 9:55PM1.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NW 10 | N 6 | NE 6 | NW 9 | N 6 | NE 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 147 | 238 | 186 | 180 | 245 | 157 | 78 | 4 | 76 | 37 | 3 | 74 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 78 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | N 6 | NW 9 | W 9 | N 6 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 13 | N 7 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 32 | 4 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 17 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 25 | 11 | 365 | 1052 | 1076 | 917 | 1526 | 410 | 122 | 263 | 25 |
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