Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Somo sea temperature is
22.2° C
1.3° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NNW swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 5th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and grim for the most part. We've got a long stretch of small, weak surf ahead, and you'll need to be patient if you're chasing anything worthwhile.

The water is sitting at about 72°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's one small win.

Looking at the first real pulse of energy, we've got a bit of life showing on Thursday the 6th. It's not big, with waves around 3ft from the NNW and N, but there's a bit of push behind it. The morning session has that lovely cross-offshore wind from the ENE, which should keep things clean. The swell energy is moderate, around 112-169, and it's a start. It's not a standout, but it's the best we've seen so far.

Then it dies again. From Friday the 7th right through to Monday the 10th, it's a write-off. Tiny, weak, and messy. Not worth paddling out for.

We get another small bump on Tuesday the 11th. The morning looks like a repeat of the 6th, with 3ft from the NNW and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate again, around 171. But the afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-shore NE wind at 12 mph, so get out early.

After that, it's another dead stretch. From the 12th through to the 18th, it's mostly poor, with a few small bumps that are all onshore or cross-onshore. Nothing doing.

Now, for the one true standout in this whole forecast. Mark your calendars for Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell actually builds a bit, and by the afternoon we're looking at 4ft from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds. The swell energy is strong, hitting 344. The wind is cross-on from the N, so it'll be a bit lumpy, but there's finally some power in the water. This is your best chance for a proper surf.

The morning after, Thursday the 20th, looks promising too. The swell drops slightly to 4ft from the NW, but the wind goes completely glassy in the morning with calm conditions. That could be a very clean, albeit smaller, session. The energy is still strong at 208.

So there you have it. A long flat spell, one decent day on the 19th, and a potentially clean smaller one on the morning of the 20th. The low consistency is a bit of a bummer, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Sunday
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NW
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N
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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37
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32
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63
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49
82
176
163
139
44
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
N
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ENE
15
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High Tide
9:21AM3.45m
9:57PM3.58m
10:19AM3.26m
11:04PM3.39m
11:38AM3.13m
00:31AM3.30m
1:12PM3.18m
1:59AM3.36m
2:35PM3.41m
3:11AM3.56m
3:39PM3.74m
4:08AM3.79m
4:32PM4.06m
4:56AM3.98m
Low Tide
3:36PM0.99m
4:14AM1.24m
4:35PM1.20m
5:23AM1.41m
5:54PM1.35m
6:50AM1.45m
7:27PM1.33m
8:15AM1.30m
8:50PM1.12m
9:22AM1.03m
9:53PM0.83m
10:15AM0.74m
10:44PM0.57m
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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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