Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Somo in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 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 at Playa de Somo for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it's a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty flat and weak, with not much to get excited about. The swell is small, around 1.5ft to 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but the energy is just not there. We've got a combined swell energy reading of 30 to 66, which is weak. It's a bit of a waiting game.
We start to see a bit of life on Saturday the 5th. The morning brings a 2.3ft swell from the NNW with a period of 12 seconds, giving a moderate combined energy of 210. The wind is cross-off from the ENE, keeping things clean. It's not world-class, but it's a start. The afternoon swells a little to 3.6ft with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy jumps to 530. The wind still holds cross-off, but it's a bit stronger. It's still only marginal, but you could get a few.
Sunday the 6th has a similar story. The morning sees a 4.6ft swell from the NNW with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 541, but the wind is a cross-shore from the SW. It's not the cleanest, but there's some push. The afternoon drops off a touch.
The middle of the week gets a bit messy. The 9th of September has some rain showers and a fresh cross-onshore wind hitting a 4.6ft swell. The conditions are going to be lumpy and poor. Not the time to paddle out.
There's a glimmer of hope later in the week. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th have some glassy mornings. The swell is around 3.3ft from the NNW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is just under 200. It's clean, but the waves are described as "surfable but very ordinary."
The standout window is shaping up for the 16th of September. The morning of Wednesday the 16th looks like the best of the whole forecast. We're seeing a 4.9ft swell from the NW with a solid 12-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 645. The wind is light and cross-off from the ENE, meaning you're going to get clean, glassy conditions. At 4.9ft, it's a bit much for beginners, but for the intermediates, this is the call. The afternoon stays clean with a 4.6ft swell, but the energy drops slightly. Get on it while you can.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Overall, it's a slow burn, but that Wednesday the 16th is the one to circle.
That's the long and short of it. Keep an eye on the sky.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 |
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165 | 55 | 41 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 27 | 42 | 47 | 73 | 131 | 293 | 700 | 518 | 359 | 204 | 171 | 199 | 205 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 2:35PM3.50m | 3:10AM3.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:11AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.14m | |||||||
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
8:51 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | ENE 4 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 |
165 | 55 | 41 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 6 | 42 | 47 | 73 | 131 | 293 | 700 | 518 | 359 | 204 | 55 | 199 | 205 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 9 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | N 8 |
5 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 78 | 236 | 12 | 23 | 9 | 35 | 30 | 18 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | NNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 4 | N 8 | — | — | N 11 | NNE 4 | NW 15 | NW 9 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 171 | 39 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 25 | 140 | 175 | 25 | 122 | 140 | 319 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 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.











