Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Somo sea temperature is
21.7°C
0.9° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,052 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa de Somo over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The ocean’s basically serving up nothing worthwhile until we get to the end of the first week of September. The water’s sitting at 71°, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing to get excited about in the wetsuit department.

Things start to look a little more interesting coming into the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. That’s where we’ve got a solid 4ft northwest groundswell rolling in, with a really nice 12-second period, so the waves are gonna have some proper push behind them. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a moderate 451, and with the wind swinging to a light easterly cross-offshore, it’s going to be clean and lined up. Playa de Somo is a sheltered spot, so this northwest swell, which is right in its optimum direction, should wrap in nicely. It’s a standout morning for intermediate surfers – the size is manageable, the waves are going to have shape, and you won’t be fighting the wind. Be aware though, crowds can be an issue at Somo, so expect company.

The Sunday morning after that, the 6th of September, is another cracker. We’ve got a 5ft NNW swell, also with a long 12-second period, and the combined energy is up to a strong 607. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is about as good as it gets. This is a slightly bigger swell, but it’s still in the intermediate sweet spot, and the conditions are primed for a great session. The NNW direction is a touch off the optimum, but it’ll still be working well.

After that weekend, the surf drops off pretty quickly. The rest of the second week and into the third week is mostly dribble – small, weak swells under 3ft, and the wind is never kind. It’s a real shame, because the 5th and 6th look like the only real windows in the whole 16-day period. If you’ve got a window, get out there on that Saturday or Sunday morning.

For the later days, there’s a small, clean knee-high swell on the morning of the 13th of September, but it’s just not enough to get the heart pumping. The whole run from the 7th onwards is a letdown, so don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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672
425
273
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165
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28
67
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46
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449
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1052
585
286
125
Wind (km/h)
10
W
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N
5
SE
5
E
10
NE
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15
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15
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High Tide
7:18PM4.22m
7:31AM3.96m
7:54PM4.08m
8:08AM3.78m
8:36PM3.84m
8:52AM3.55m
9:27PM3.54m
9:52AM3.29m
10:41PM3.25m
11:24AM3.11m
00:27AM3.12m
1:14PM3.19m
2:03AM3.25m
Low Tide
1:08PM0.41m
1:31AM0.58m
1:43PM0.53m
2:09AM0.76m
2:23PM0.73m
2:52AM1.01m
3:10PM1.01m
3:45AM1.29m
4:13PM1.30m
4:58AM1.54m
5:45PM1.50m
6:40AM1.59m
7:34PM1.43m
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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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