Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with N 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 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 us.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is gonna be a bit of a grind. We’re lookin’ at a lot of small, weak, and messy conditions at Playa de Somo for the first ten days or so. The swell energy is just not there, with readings barely breaking 20 to 30 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, which is gonna leave the surface chop and bumpy. It’s not a total write-off, but you’ll be fightin’ for a rideable wave.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday, July 20th. We get a bit of a pulse from the NNW, with the swell bumpin’ up to around 3ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon. The wind swings cross-offshore from the ENE, which cleans things up nicely. The energy is still weak to moderate (79 to 136), but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. That afternoon session might just be worth a paddle.
Now, the standout window is Tuesday, July 28th. That morning the swell is pushin’ a solid 5ft from the NW, with a moderate period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 534, which is a proper lump of water. The wind is light and cross-shore from the NNE, which is a huge plus. This is gonna be the best we get – clean, punchy waves with some real grunt. Just know that at 5ft, it’s definitely not for the groms or beginners; it’ll be a proper session for the experienced lads. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises.
The days leading up to that are mixed. July 24th has a clean 5ft morning with light cross-offshore wind, but the energy is a bit lower (207) and it’s still a bit ordinary. July 25th has a long-period groundswell (12 seconds) from the NW, which is a good sign, but the wind turns cross-onshore in the afternoon and messes it up. The swell is a bit weak at 3ft, so it’s more of a longboarder’s wave.
Beyond that, July 28th is the real peak. After that, the swell starts to drop back down, and the wind gets a bit messy again for the rest of the month. So, if you’re waiting for a window, that Tuesday morning is the one to circle.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 58 | 75 | 95 | 327 | 233 | 254 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:51AM4.06m | 6:15PM4.31m | 6:37AM4.05m | 7:02PM4.35m | 7:21AM3.97m | 7:47PM4.27m | 8:04AM3.82m | 8:32PM4.10m | 8:47AM3.62m | 9:18PM3.87m | 9:32AM3.40m | 10:07PM3.60m | 10:21AM3.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39PM0.40m | 11:57AM0.35m | 00:27AM0.35m | 12:41PM0.32m | 1:12AM0.40m | 1:23PM0.36m | 1:56AM0.55m | 2:06PM0.49m | 2:40AM0.77m | 2:49PM0.69m | 3:24AM1.03m | 3:33PM0.93m | 4:11AM1.28m | 4:23PM1.19m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
 | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | 9:49 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 58 | 75 | 95 | 327 | 233 | 254 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | WNW 10 | NNE 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | NW 9 | N 10 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 12 | — | NW 11 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 326 | 319 | 319 | 354 | 197 | 709 | 719 | 531 | 980 | 371 | 241 | 459 | 319 | 461 | 293 | 5 | 17 | 442 | 0 | 5 | 25 |
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