Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on with Playa de Somo.
Honestly, it’s a rough patch ahead. The onshore winds and choppy conditions are going to be a thorn in our side for a good stretch. The first opportunity to even think about a paddle comes Monday morning, 27th July when the wind drops and a nice long-period NNW groundswell (11 seconds) rolls in, delivering moderate wave energy. The waves will be around 4ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy. It’s more of a hopeful check than a guaranteed session.
Monday 27th July is probably the best on offer. The swell is solid and the period is long, suggesting more powerful, shaped-up waves, but the cross-onshore wind at Playa de Somo will keep it from being perfect. The water is sitting at 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a pleasant surprise for a chilly morning.
From there, the surf gets small and ordinary. Tuesday 28th July cleans up with a light cross-offshore breeze, giving us tiny 3-4ft waves, but the energy is weak. Then it’s back to onshore junk for days.
We then see a bit of a gap. The next highlights are the glassy mornings on Friday 31st July and Saturday 1st August, but the waves are tiny – only about 2ft. The water is glassy, which is beautiful, but there’s barely any push. A longboarder might get a few fun ones, but it’s not a standout.
The real promise for the second week comes on Sunday 2nd August. The morning sees a 5ft NW swell with moderate energy and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon picks up to 5ft and the energy jumps to strong. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the entire forecast. This is one for the intermediate crew.
After that, the last highlight is Wednesday 5th August, with glassy conditions and a tiny 3ft swell. It’s a pretty morning but not a destination session.
To sum it up: Monday 27th July is the best bet for a decent session with some power, and Sunday 2nd August is the biggest swell of the run, but with cross-shore wind. The rest... well, we’ll be waiting for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
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 kJ | 54 | 18 | 32 | 82 | 152 | 278 | 353 | 206 | 124 | 83 | 281 | 260 | 320 | 250 | 204 | 148 | 115 | 77 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:18AM3.06m | 1:53PM2.98m | 2:25AM3.09m | 2:59PM3.13m | 3:21AM3.20m | 3:50PM3.32m | 4:06AM3.34m | 4:32PM3.52m | 4:44AM3.50m | 5:08PM3.69m | 5:19AM3.65m | 5:41PM3.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:29AM1.63m | 7:59PM1.58m | 8:37AM1.51m | 9:05PM1.48m | 9:30AM1.33m | 9:55PM1.32m | 10:12AM1.12m | 10:36PM1.14m | 10:50AM0.93m | 11:12PM0.97m | 11:24AM0.77m | 11:45PM0.82m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 54 | 18 | 23 | 3 | 14 | — | 353 | 206 | 124 | 83 | 281 | 260 | 320 | 250 | 204 | 148 | 115 | 77 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | W 8 | N 12 | — | — | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 7 | N 10 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 14 | 74 | 51 | 8 | 23 | 45 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | N 10 | — | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 8 | — | 8 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 32 | 82 | 152 | 278 | — | — | — | — | — | 117 | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 365 | 132 | 112 | 367 | 122 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 11 |
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