
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NNW swell with 771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. The next couple of weeks here are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some decent pulses of NW groundswell rolling in, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The first few days are pretty ordinary, so we're waiting for the good stuff to line up.
Things start off a bit wonky on Wednesday the 9th. We've got a 1.3m NW swell rolling in with a morning onshore breeze, making it choppy and messy. There's a moderate amount of energy in the water (442), but it's not clean. The water temp is sitting at 21°, which is about average for this time of year.
Thursday the 10th looks like a small step up. Another 1.3m swell from the NNW, but this time with a light offshore breeze in the morning and an afternoon cross-offshore. The conditions will be clean, but the waves are just 'surfable', nothing to write home about. The energy is still moderate (364).
Friday the 11th is a write-off for paddle surfing. The swell drops right off, and you're looking at tiny 0.6m waves. Saturday the 12th is even smaller. It's going to be a flat, frustrating couple of days.
Now, Sunday the 13th is where it starts to get interesting. That's your first real standout. The morning session at Playa de Somo is looking prime. We've got a solid 1.4m swell from the NNW with a 13-second period, packing some good energy (610). The wind is light and offshore from the east, so the waves are going to be clean and well-shaped. This is a proper groundswell, so expect some nice lines with longer waits between sets. It's a consistent break, so it should be worth paddling out for. The swell is over 1.3m, so it's not a beginner's session, but for intermediates, this is the best on offer.
Monday the 14th keeps the energy going with a 1.3m swell and clean conditions in the morning. Good solid waves again, but the wind picks up in the afternoon.
The following Saturday the 19th is another promising day. We're looking at a 1.3m NW groundswell with a 13-second period. The morning wind is dead calm, glassy. The wave energy is strong (523), and the conditions will be perfect. This is your second standout. Again, intermediate territory with that size.
After that, the window closes a bit. There are some small pulses, but nothing that screams "go now". There's a 1.4m swell on the 24th of September, but the forecast is a bit murky with light cross-onshore wind, so it's not the cleanest option.
If you want the best waves in the cleanest conditions, hit Playa de Somo on the morning of Sunday the 13th, or the glassy morning of Saturday the 19th. Those are your pick of the fortnight.
Keep your eyes on the sky.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
287 | 263 | 340 | 346 | 226 | 113 | 46 | 110 | 74 | 41 | 27 | 183 | 610 | 771 | 605 | 407 | 242 | 125 | 81 | 54 | 97 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:21PM4.18m | 4:42AM3.99m | 5:02PM4.41m | 5:19AM4.13m | 5:39PM4.51m | 5:53AM4.19m | 6:14PM4.49m | 6:26AM4.16m | 6:48PM4.35m | 6:57AM4.05m | 7:19PM4.13m | 7:28AM3.88m | 7:51PM3.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02AM0.74m | 10:33PM0.57m | 10:44AM0.47m | 11:12PM0.41m | 11:21AM0.29m | 11:48PM0.36m | 11:56AM0.23m | 00:21AM0.40m | 12:30PM0.27m | 00:54AM0.53m | 1:04PM0.43m | 1:25AM0.73m | 1:37PM0.67m | 1:57AM0.96m | |||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 |
287 | 263 | 340 | 346 | 226 | 113 | 46 | 110 | 74 | 41 | 17 | 183 | 610 | 771 | 605 | 407 | 242 | 125 | 81 | 54 | 97 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 11 | N 8 | ENE 2 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 |
107 | 112 | 57 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 4 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NW 8 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | N 9 | — | N 8 | — | NNW 16 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | NW 12 | N 9 |
48 | 17 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | — | 1 | — | 27 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 24 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | 5 | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 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.










