Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next 16 days. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run for Playa de Somo. The forecast is pretty grim for a long stretch, so we’re looking at a big gap of nothing much before a late pulse of energy shows up.
Looking at the whole picture, the first proper week is a write-off. There’s a massive gap of about 14 days with no real surf to recommend. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 70°, but that’s about the only bright spot early on. We’ve got a long wait ahead.
The only time things start to look interesting is right at the end of the outlook. The best, and really the only standout, is on Thursday, July 24th. The swell finally pushes up to 6ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 412. It’s a solid size, but with the wind swinging straight onshore from the NW, it’s going to be a messy, blown-out affair. At this size, over 5ft, it’s getting a bit much for beginners, and the onshore wind will chop it up. For the experienced crew looking for a punchy wave, you might find something, but it’s not gonna be clean. The afternoon holds similar size at 5ft, but again, the onshore wind kills it.
Honestly, the rest of the period is a dry spell. We see a tiny bump around Saturday, July 19th, with the swell hitting 3ft, but the cross-shore wind and poor conditions mean it’s just not worth paddling out for. The energy is weak (134) and the quality is just not there.
So, here’s the takeaway. If you’re desperate, the 24th is your only shot, but don’t expect any glory. It’s a waiting game for the rest of the month. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a lean period for Somo.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | N 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
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 kJ | 55 | 55 | 68 | 92 | 49 | 61 | 58 | 61 | 53 | 28 | 37 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:56AM3.47m | 1:29PM3.26m | 2:07AM3.56m | 2:40PM3.45m | 3:12AM3.71m | 3:41PM3.70m | 4:10AM3.87m | 4:37PM3.96m | 5:03AM4.00m | 5:28PM4.18m | 5:51AM4.06m | 6:15PM4.31m | 6:37AM4.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:24PM1.20m | 7:16AM1.24m | 7:40PM1.13m | 8:27AM1.09m | 8:51PM0.96m | 9:28AM0.88m | 9:54PM0.74m | 10:22AM0.66m | 10:49PM0.54m | 11:11AM0.48m | 11:39PM0.40m | 11:57AM0.35m | 00:27AM0.35m | 12:41PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 |
 | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 55 | 55 | 68 | 92 | 49 | 61 | 58 | 61 | 53 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NE 4 | NW 9 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 7 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 37 | 23 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | NNW 13 | N 5 | — | N 10 | NE 5 | N 5 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 8 | N 7 | NW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | 17 | 4 | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 18 | 10 | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 9 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 5 | 17 | 25 | 5 | 17 | 165 | 48 | 25 | 650 | 175 | 279 | 319 | 319 | 365 | 388 | 319 | 376 |
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