Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Playa de Somo over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this outlook is a tough one. There’s a big gap of no-surf days from now until Friday morning, the 28th of August. That’s a solid four days of flat or poor conditions. The energy just isn’t there, and the waves that do show up are tiny, under 3 ft, with short, weak periods. It’s a real bummer.

But hold on, because we do get a brief window of hope. The real standout, and the only true call to action, is Friday morning, the 28th of August. The swell finally fills in from the NNW with a solid 5 ft of clean, glassy surf. The period is a decent 10 seconds, and the combined energy hit 530 (moderate wave energy). Winds are light and cross-off from the SSW, keeping the face clean. This is your best chance to get a wave, no question. The afternoon on the 28th jumps up to 8 ft but it’s onshore, so forget it.

Saturday morning, the 29th, is also a nice option. We’ve got 7 ft of swell from the NW, glassy winds from the west, and beautiful conditions. The energy is strong (832), so there’s plenty of push. Just be aware that 7 ft is getting hefty; it’s going to be a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of you, it’s a fun, punchy morning. The afternoon on the 29th is ruined by onshore wind again.

After that, it fades. Sunday the 30th morning has a small, clean 5 ft NW swell with glassy conditions, but it’s ordinary. From there, we drop back into tiny, weak waves through the first week of September. There’s a bit of a tease on Monday morning, the 7th of September, with a 4 ft NW swell, a very long 12-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (510), but it’s a week and a half away, so it’s promising but not a lock.

For the breaks, it’s all Playa de Somo (Spain). This is a sheltered, consistent spot, but it’s often crowded, so be ready for company, especially on that Friday morning. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

So, there you go. A long dry spell, a killer Friday morning, and a decent Saturday glass-off. The rest is just waiting. Keep your eyes on that Friday.

Rusty.

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