Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with 599 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right now, Playa de Somo is in a bit of a quiet spell. We’ve got a long stretch ahead where the waves are small and the wind isn’t playing ball. The good news is that things start to look up by the end of the month, with a couple of windows worth keeping an eye on. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the rubber might not be needed.
The first real standout doesn’t show up until Saturday morning, 22nd August. It’s not big, with waves around 3 feet from the NW, but the winds go glassy – dead calm – and the combined energy of all swells directed here is a weak 205. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. If you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the best of a bad bunch early on.
Then we hit a gap. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are small and messy, with clean but weak conditions. Nothing worth getting excited about.
Tuesday morning, 25th August, we get another shot. The swell is 4 feet from the NNW, and the winds go glassy again. The combined energy of all swells directed here is 164, still weak. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
The big one is shaping up for Friday morning, 28th August. That’s when we finally see some decent energy. Early morning brings 6 feet of swell from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds and glassy conditions. The combined energy of all swells directed here jumps to 551 – moderate energy. This is the best of the run, and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." It’s a solid option for intermediate surfers, but the NNW swell means it’s a sheltered spot, so the waves will be clean and fun. The afternoon turns light cross-onshore, so get in early.
Looking further out, Monday morning, 31st August, sees a big pulse of swell – 10 feet from the NW, with a combined energy of all swells directed here of 1639. That’s strong energy, but it’s only for experts. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s a bit messy, but if you’re experienced, it’s a big day. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s not a long-period groundswell, but it’ll have some punch.
Wednesday morning, 2nd September, is another glassy morning with 6 feet from the NW and a combined energy of 517. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is another promising window, but we’re over a week out, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, the best bet is Friday morning, 28th August, with a solid head-high swell, clean glass, and moderate energy. If you miss that, Wednesday morning, 2nd September, is a solid backup. The rest of the period is mostly small or windy, so pick your moments.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NNW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 11 | 144 | 311 | 256 | 584 | 354 | 599 | 363 | 118 | 111 | 84 | 91 | 30 | 97 | 100 | 91 | 210 | 124 | 89 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 9:57PM3.26m | 10:16AM3.05m | 10:58PM2.99m | 11:38AM2.87m | 00:29AM2.85m | 1:23PM2.88m | 2:01AM2.90m | 2:42PM3.07m | 3:05AM3.10m | 3:33PM3.32m | 3:49AM3.33m | 4:12PM3.57m | 4:25AM3.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM1.23m | 4:03AM1.53m | 4:25PM1.55m | 5:04AM1.74m | 5:44PM1.79m | 6:37AM1.81m | 7:32PM1.81m | 8:11AM1.69m | 8:51PM1.63m | 9:11AM1.44m | 9:40PM1.38m | 9:53AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 6 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 144 | 311 | 256 | 584 | 354 | 599 | 363 | 118 | 111 | 84 | 91 | 30 | 97 | 100 | — | 210 | 124 | 89 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 4 | N 6 | N 8 | N 10 | NNW 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | N 9 | N 7 | NW 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | N 13 | NNW 12 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 21 | 11 | 35 | 140 | 8 | 18 | 86 | 37 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 6 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 91 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 516 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 50 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 17 | 283 | 230 | 25 | 240 | 5 |
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