Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa de Somo over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The ocean’s basically serving up nothing worthwhile until we get to the end of the first week of September. The water’s sitting at 71°, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing to get excited about in the wetsuit department.

Things start to look a little more interesting coming into the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. That’s where we’ve got a solid 4ft northwest groundswell rolling in, with a really nice 12-second period, so the waves are gonna have some proper push behind them. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a moderate 451, and with the wind swinging to a light easterly cross-offshore, it’s going to be clean and lined up. Playa de Somo is a sheltered spot, so this northwest swell, which is right in its optimum direction, should wrap in nicely. It’s a standout morning for intermediate surfers – the size is manageable, the waves are going to have shape, and you won’t be fighting the wind. Be aware though, crowds can be an issue at Somo, so expect company.

The Sunday morning after that, the 6th of September, is another cracker. We’ve got a 5ft NNW swell, also with a long 12-second period, and the combined energy is up to a strong 607. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is about as good as it gets. This is a slightly bigger swell, but it’s still in the intermediate sweet spot, and the conditions are primed for a great session. The NNW direction is a touch off the optimum, but it’ll still be working well.

After that weekend, the surf drops off pretty quickly. The rest of the second week and into the third week is mostly dribble – small, weak swells under 3ft, and the wind is never kind. It’s a real shame, because the 5th and 6th look like the only real windows in the whole 16-day period. If you’ve got a window, get out there on that Saturday or Sunday morning.

For the later days, there’s a small, clean knee-high swell on the morning of the 13th of September, but it’s just not enough to get the heart pumping. The whole run from the 7th onwards is a letdown, so don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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