Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Playa de Somo. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with a long quiet spell before things hopefully fire up again.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Thursday, September 10th. The morning sees a small 4ft swell from the NNW, and with a light easterly wind blowing cross-offshore, conditions are clean. The wave energy is moderate (299). It’s not pumping, but it’s surfable. The afternoon stays clean but the swell drops a notch, so it’s a slow day overall.

Then we hit a lull. From Friday the 11th all the way through to Saturday the 12th, the swell is tiny and the energy is weak (down to 44). The water temp is sitting at 70.3°, which is about normal for this time of year, but with no waves, it doesn’t matter much.

The first standout window arrives on Sunday, September 13th. The morning looks like the pick of the whole forecast. We’re expecting a solid 5ft swell from the NNW, with a nice long period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell – it’ll have some real punch and shape, especially at Playa de Somo which is a sheltered spot. The wind is light and easterly, keeping it clean. The combined swell energy is a solid 679, so there’s plenty of push. It’s a great call for intermediate surfers, but the 5ft might be a bit much for absolute beginners. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up a touch, and the period drops slightly, so the morning is your window.

After that, the week goes quiet again. A few small, clean days cross-off, but with swell under 3ft and energy values dropping below 100, it’s more of a paddle and a tan than a surf.

Looking way out to the end of the forecast, we have a wildcard. Wednesday, September 23rd sees a tiny 1.5ft swell from the NW, but with an absolutely massive period of 19 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (269), and the morning is glassy. For a beach break like Somo, such a long period can make the waves break too straight, but if the tide lines up, a few clean, long walls could appear. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with the wind, but the swell jumps to 4ft with a 17-second period and energy of 871. It’s a promising, late-season look, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

The clear standout is Sunday morning, September 13th. Everything lines up: clean conditions, a decent 5ft NNW swell, and good energy. That’s your session.

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