
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's shaping up for Playa de Somo.
Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. The next ten days or so are looking pretty flat and messy for Somo. The water temp is sitting at a normal 71°, but the surf just isn't there. We've got a long stretch of small, weak, onshore wind-affected waves. The energy is barely registering, with combined swell energy stuck in the low double digits for days. It's a bit of a bummer, honestly.
We do see a brief moment of calm on Saturday morning, the 15th, with glassy conditions and a bit of 2 ft swell from the NW. It's surfable, but "very ordinary" is the best way to put it. That window is small.
Then we hit another dry spell of really poor, choppy conditions until the 19th of August. That Wednesday morning starts glassy again with a 4 ft NW swell, and the energy finally picks up. It's still just "surfable but very ordinary," but it's a hint of better things to come.
The real standout, and the only time I'd get properly excited, is the morning of Thursday, the 20th of August. The wind goes light and offshore from the ENE, which is cross-offshore for Somo. That's clean. We're looking at a solid 7 ft groundswell from the NNW with a period of 13 seconds, delivering a massive energy reading. That's a lot of power. This is the best bet on the whole forecast, but remember, that's a long way out so keep an eye on it.
The energy sticks around for the afternoon, but the wind picks up to a moderate 12 mph breeze, making it more marginal. The good conditions don't last long, as the wind swings onshore by Friday the 21st, chopping up that 6 ft swell.
There's another possible window on Monday the 24th of August. Early morning we get glassy conditions with a powerful 7 ft NW swell. This is getting into big territory, so it's for experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with cross-on wind, and the swell pushes to 8 ft, which is definitely expert-only. The energy readings are huge, so there's plenty of push, but the wind and size make it tricky.
So, to wrap it up: it's a slow start, a long wait, and then a few promising, but not guaranteed, days. The 20th of August morning is your best shot at something clean and powerful. After that, the 24th is a possibility for the experienced crew if the wind plays ball.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
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48 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 69 | 69 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 161 | 139 | 84 | 64 | 82 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:56AM3.98m | 5:18PM4.32m | 5:39AM4.11m | 6:01PM4.46m | 6:19AM4.15m | 6:41PM4.48m | 6:56AM4.10m | 7:20PM4.38m | 7:32AM3.97m | 7:57PM4.18m | 8:07AM3.78m | 8:34PM3.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:44PM0.57m | 11:00AM0.48m | 11:29PM0.39m | 11:42AM0.31m | 00:11AM0.32m | 12:21PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.37m | 12:59PM0.26m | 1:27AM0.52m | 1:36PM0.40m | 2:03AM0.73m | 2:12PM0.62m | 2:39AM0.99m | ||||||
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
48 | 34 | 26 | 12 | 19 | 69 | 69 | 46 | 41 | 22 | 20 | 66 | 50 | 63 | 161 | 139 | 84 | 64 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 6 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 10 |
19 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | 41 | 41 | 37 | 64 | 30 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 13 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 17 | 25 | 129 | 88 | 24 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 11 | 118 | 184 | 0 | 24 | 25 | 3 | 24 | 25 | 113 |
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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.











