Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the local stretch.

Alright, truth be told, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a bit of a run of small, almost flat days coming up, so don't expect to be scoring perfect barrels. The best bet is to keep your expectations low and your eyes on the forecast for a couple of specific windows. The water is sitting at 71°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than what we usually see this time of year. That’s a very unusual warm spell, so you might be able to get away with a spring suit or even a shorty if you’re brave.

The first real chance for a wave will be on the morning of Saturday, July 4th. Playa de Somo will see a small NW swell, coming in at about 3ft with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (163). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, which should keep the surface clean. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary conditions. The swell is small, so it’s not a standout, but it's the best of a quiet start.

After that, the waves drop off fast. The rest of the first week is a write-off for surfing. We’re looking at tiny, weak swells with periods under 8 seconds and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. Morning of the 9th goes glassy, but with only 1ft of swell, there’s nothing to ride.

The next pulse of energy shows up on the morning of Sunday, July 12th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (165). The wind is light and onshore from the NW, so the surface won't be great. It's a bit of a tease, really. The following Monday, the 13th, has a similar size swell from the NNW, but the period drops to 7 seconds, making it short and weak. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s hard to get excited about.

The only other window that looks half-decent is the morning of Wednesday, July 15th. The swell is 3ft from the NNW with a period of 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (128). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, so the waves will be clean. The swell is still small and short-period, but the clean conditions make it a better option than the choppy, onshore days. It’s the best of the second week, but that’s not saying much.

Honestly, there’s no surf that’s going to blow your mind in this 16-day window. The small swells and mostly average winds mean you’ll be scratching for anything rideable. If you’re desperate, the mornings of the 4th, 12th, or 15th are your best bets, but don’t expect a crowd-free session. Playa de Somo can be crowded, so expect company.

Rusty.

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