
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with 822 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the picture for Playa de Somo.
Right off the bat, it’s a pretty quiet start to the outlook. The first few days are a write-off, with nothing worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting around 71°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We’ve got a long wait until the first real glimmer of hope. Saturday morning, September 5th, we finally see something surfable. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the NW, with a period of 11 seconds, giving it a bit of push. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the east, so conditions should be clean. The combined energy is moderate (373). It’s not going to be epic, but it’s a start. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 5ft from the NNW with a 13-second period, which is a solid groundswell, and the energy jumps right up to strong (765). The wind is a bit stronger cross-off, but it’s still surfable. This is the best of the first week, but it’s still just ordinary conditions.
The rest of that first week and into the second is a real grind. We get some small, weak swells, but the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, making for poor, choppy conditions. Sunday the 6th through to Saturday the 12th is a real mixed bag of tiny, messy waves. You’ll be fighting the wind more than the wave.
Now, hold onto your leash, because there’s a stand-out on the horizon. Sunday morning, September 13th, is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NNW, with a very long 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits a huge 1108, which is very strong. The best part? The wind is glassy, dead calm. This is going to be clean, lined-up, and powerful. For a sheltered beach break like Playa de Somo, this is about as good as it gets. The crowd level is listed as "often" here, so expect plenty of company for this one. It’s a little too big for beginners, but for the intermediates, this is the session.
The rest of the second week after that Sunday morning is a let-down. The wind turns onshore again, and the swell drops back to small, weak, and messy. Monday the 14th has a glassy morning but the swell is only 3ft, and by Tuesday the 15th, it’s back to tiny, clean waves but nothing with any punch. The final days from the 17th are just rubbish, with strong onshore winds and tiny swell.
So, the bottom line: grit your teeth through the first week of poor conditions, and get ready for that Sunday morning session on the 13th. It’s the only true standout, and it’s a good one.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
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35 | 36 | 44 | 78 | 79 | 250 | 760 | 669 | 426 | 311 | 122 | 102 | 184 | 224 | 240 | 133 | 112 | 123 | 140 | 292 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:27PM3.54m | 9:52AM3.29m | 10:41PM3.25m | 11:24AM3.11m | 00:27AM3.12m | 1:14PM3.19m | 2:03AM3.25m | 2:35PM3.50m | 3:10AM3.51m | 3:34PM3.86m | 4:00AM3.78m | 4:21PM4.18m | 4:42AM3.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM1.01m | 3:45AM1.29m | 4:13PM1.30m | 4:58AM1.54m | 5:45PM1.50m | 6:40AM1.59m | 7:34PM1.43m | 8:11AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.14m | 9:15AM1.06m | 9:49PM0.82m | 10:02AM0.74m | 10:33PM0.57m | |||||||
— | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 |
35 | 36 | 44 | 78 | 79 | 250 | 760 | 669 | 426 | 311 | 85 | 27 | 184 | 224 | 240 | 133 | 112 | 123 | 134 | 292 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 4 | N 8 | NNE 3 | NNW 15 | N 8 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 8 | NNW 11 | N 11 |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 121 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 6 | 122 | 67 | 81 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 12 | 33 | 140 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | NW 14 | N 9 | — | — | N 7 | N 9 | NNW 11 | N 8 | — |
3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 102 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 13 | 12 | 18 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 15 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 16 | 88 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 25 | 17 | 132 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
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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.










