Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Somo sea temperature is
22.3° C
2.2° 

Playa de Somo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Somo surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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 cookin’ for Playa de Somo.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is pretty flat. We’re staring down the barrel of a long, quiet spell. From now until the end of July, the swell is tiny and the wind is mostly wrong. It’s gonna be a tough stretch for anyone lookin’ to get a proper wave. The water is sitting at 72°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the paddle will be comfortable.

Monday morning the 20th sees a jump in size to 5ft from the N, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is onshore, so it’s gonna be a mess. Tuesday afternoon the 21st has a bit more size at 5ft from the NNE, and the wind turns cross-offshore, which is a positive sign, but the swell is still too junky to get excited about. The energy is moderate. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are small and cross-onshore, just not worth a paddle.

Friday the 24th morning offers a little glimmer – glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft from the N, but it’s just not enough push to do anything with.

The real story, and the only thing that gets my heart beatin’ a bit faster, is the end of the month. The 28th of July into the 29th is where the ocean wakes up. We’ve got a solid groundswell building. Tuesday the 28th morning sees a 8ft swell from the NW with a nice 10-second period and light cross-shore wind. The energy is very strong. This is going to be a powerful, chunky wave. Be warned, at over 8ft on the afternoon push, this is expert territory only. The wind picks up to a moderate cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect, but it’ll be meaty.

Wednesday the 29th is the standout. Morning sees 7ft from the NW, still a 10-second period, but the wind is clean cross-off from the ENE. This is the best window of the whole forecast. The energy is still very strong. This is the day to clear your schedule if you’ve got the skills for a big, powerful beach break. The afternoon stays clean but the swell drops a touch.

After that, we trail off into ordinary, smaller surf for the first few days of August. The 3rd of August Monday morning has a tiny 3ft NW swell with glassy conditions, but it’s more of a recovery paddle than a proper session.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The only real window is the 28th and 29th of July, with Wednesday the 29th morning being the pick of the bunch for experienced surfers who can handle a solid, powerful NW groundswell with clean offshores.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
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SW
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High Tide
8:47AM3.62m
9:18PM3.87m
9:32AM3.40m
10:07PM3.60m
10:21AM3.19m
11:02PM3.35m
11:22AM3.02m
00:07AM3.15m
12:35PM2.94m
1:18AM3.06m
1:53PM2.98m
2:25AM3.09m
2:59PM3.13m
3:21AM3.20m
Low Tide
2:49PM0.69m
3:24AM1.03m
3:33PM0.93m
4:11AM1.28m
4:23PM1.19m
5:06AM1.50m
5:23PM1.42m
6:13AM1.63m
6:38PM1.57m
7:29AM1.63m
7:59PM1.58m
8:37AM1.51m
9:05PM1.48m
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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.

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