
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 cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 88 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. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| 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, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa de Somo over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a pretty flat and quiet outlook. The first week is mostly a write-off. From Thursday the 9th right through to Wednesday the 15th, the wave heights are tiny, mostly between 0.7ft and 2ft, with a combined swell energy that barely gets above 67 (67). That’s weak, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which means the surf is messy and poor. Nothing worth getting wet for, really.
We get a little nudge on Saturday the 11th for the morning session. The swell is still small at 2ft from the NW with a period of 11 seconds, but the wind is cross-offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, which cleans things right up. The combined energy lifts to 94 (94) – still moderate at best – but those conditions will make the small waves look a lot better than anything else around. It’s a rare clean window, but it’s only for the morning, and the afternoon gets cross-shore chop again. If you’re keen, grab that Saturday morning.
After that, the surf drops off again. From Sunday the 12th right through to Friday the 24th, the swell stays tiny and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with combined energy figures mostly in the teens or twenties. There’s a little uptick on the 21st with 3ft from the NNW, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is onshore, so it’s just lumpy, poor surf. The blank run through the second week is long and pretty much featureless.
Bottom line: Saturday morning, July 11th, is the one standout. It’s small, but it’s clean. The rest of the 16 days, you’re better off doing something else.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 |
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59 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 88 | 49 | 61 | 58 | 61 | 53 | 39 | 52 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:14PM3.17m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 |
59 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 88 | 49 | 61 | 58 | 61 | 53 | 39 | 52 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NE 4 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 7 | NW 8 |
3 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 5 | N 5 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 10 | N 9 | N 6 |
— | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 17 | 25 | 11 | 86 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 52 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 184 | 259 | 175 | 410 | 322 | 319 | 388 |
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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.










