Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Somo sea temperature is
22.2°C
1.1° 

Playa de Somo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Somo surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Somo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's shaping up for the coming weeks at Playa de Somo.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We've got a long dry spell from now until the morning of Sunday, the 6th of September. There are a few tiny bumps here and there, but nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is just weak and messy. You'll see a bit of energy on Thursday the 27th of August morning with a 3ft from the NW and a combined energy of 112 (moderate), but it comes with onshore wind, so it'll be a messy one. The best you can hope for in this first stretch is a couple of glassy mornings, like Saturday the 29th of August with a clean 5ft from the NNW, but the period is only 9 seconds and it still feels pretty average.

The one true standout is Sunday the 6th of September. That morning, the stars finally align. We’ve got a clean 6ft NW swell with a solid 11-second period, pushing a combined energy of 728 (strong). The wind turns light and offshore from the ESE, so it should be smooth and clean. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. It’s not huge, but it’s a proper groundswell that'll give you a wave with some push. For the intermediates out there, this is your window.

Then, brace yourselves for Tuesday the 8th of September. We see a big jump in size. The morning brings a thumping 10ft from the NW with a very long 15-second period and a combined energy of 3417 (very strong). That is serious, heavy water. The wind is cross-on, so it’s going to be lumpy and challenging. This is strictly for experts only. The swell direction from the NW isn't the optimum (we want NNW), so at a sheltered beach break, that long period might make it break a bit straight. This one is more of a promise than a certainty this far out.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, no weird anomaly to report. For the locals, keep an eye on that Sunday the 6th. The rest of the time, honestly, the conditions look more interesting for a kite session than a paddle, especially when the wind picks up.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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31
28
19
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11
108
51
152
351
1171
430
286
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153
91
71
Wind (km/h)
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20
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NW
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SSE
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High Tide
3:49AM3.33m
4:12PM3.57m
4:25AM3.57m
4:45PM3.80m
4:57AM3.78m
5:15PM4.00m
5:28AM3.95m
5:44PM4.16m
5:57AM4.06m
6:14PM4.25m
6:27AM4.10m
6:45PM4.28m
Low Tide
9:40PM1.38m
9:53AM1.18m
10:17PM1.12m
10:29AM0.93m
10:50PM0.88m
11:01AM0.71m
11:21PM0.68m
11:32AM0.54m
11:52PM0.53m
12:03PM0.43m
00:24AM0.47m
12:35PM0.38m
00:56AM0.48m
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Information about the Playa de Somo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Somo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Somo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Somo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa de Somo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa de Somo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Playa de Somo is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of El Astillero. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Astillero. El Astillero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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