
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, NNW swell with 999 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 (Sep 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial units:
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it—this stretch is a slow burner. For the next week or so, Playa de Somo is gonna be small and mostly messy, only a few brief windows where it turns on. The first real highlight doesn’t land until Sunday the 13th, so save your energy for then.
Right now, Monday the 7th starts tiny—about 2ft of NW windswell with a 14-second period, glassy in the morning. That’s pretty but not powerful, energy is weak (207). Surfable but ordinary—you’ll be scratching for scraps. Tuesday and Wednesday get a touch bigger (3–4ft) but wind turns cross-onshore and it gets choppy, not worth it. Thursday the 10th morning flattens again (4ft, glassy, 378 energy), still meh. Friday is small and clean but weak (2ft, 93 energy). Saturday drops off—don’t bother.
Then comes Sunday the 13th: the standout. Swell pushes to 5ft in the morning, 5ft in the afternoon, from the NNW, with a solid 13–14 second period. Energy jumps to 737 then 1003—proper moderate-to-strong. ENE cross-off wind keeps it clean, and the morning is near glass. This is a beach break, and with that long period it might be a little straight, but it’s the best of the whole run—should have push and shape. Crowds are listed as “often,” so expect company, but worth it.
Monday the 14th morning keeps the good run—4ft, NNW, 12 seconds, glassy, energy 517. Another clean one. Afternoon gets cross-on, so get out early. Tuesday the 15th is messy again. Wednesday the 16th morning brings another clean 5ft NNW with 11 seconds and 573 energy—looks solid, again with light ENE cross-off. Thursday the 17th morning pushes bigger—6ft, NNW, 10 seconds, 594 energy, still clean. That’s getting into intermediate territory, and with 10 seconds period it’s a bit more thumpy but fine.
After that it fades again through the second week—Friday the 18th has 5ft but cross-onshore, Saturday rainy and onshore, Sunday the 20th flattened to 4ft but glassy with calm wind (341 energy), Monday and Tuesday drop to under 3ft and weak. For the long-range, the window around September 16th–17th remains promising but less certain.
Also, for the first surf I mentioned—Playa de Somo—water is about average for this time of year, nothing weird temperature-wise. But the direction is NNW, which matches the optimum for this spot, so when it does hit, it’s hitting right.
Bottom line: wait for Sunday the 13th morning and Monday the 14th morning. Those are your pick of the week. The rest is mostly flat or junk. Stay stoked, but stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 |
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139 | 103 | 167 | 176 | 140 | 163 | 318 | 243 | 268 | 483 | 360 | 210 | 103 | 62 | 99 | 41 | 29 | 29 | 257 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:03AM3.25m | 2:35PM3.50m | 3:10AM3.51m | 3:34PM3.86m | 4:00AM3.78m | 4:21PM4.18m | 4:42AM3.99m | 5:02PM4.41m | 5:19AM4.13m | 5:39PM4.51m | 5:53AM4.19m | 6:14PM4.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:11AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.14m | 9:15AM1.06m | 9:49PM0.82m | 10:02AM0.74m | 10:33PM0.57m | 10:44AM0.47m | 11:12PM0.41m | 11:21AM0.29m | 11:48PM0.36m | 11:56AM0.23m | 00:21AM0.40m | |||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
8:42 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 |
139 | 84 | 167 | 176 | 140 | 163 | 318 | 243 | 268 | 483 | 360 | 210 | 103 | 62 | 99 | 41 | 29 | 29 | 257 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 16 | NW 10 |
19 | 20 | 64 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 76 | 58 | — | 18 | 8 | 28 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 14 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | NW 8 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | N 9 | — | — | N 18 | N 8 | NE 4 |
4 | 103 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 24 | 78 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 161 | 25 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 11 | 129 | 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.










