Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with NNW 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 (Jul 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Somo in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Playa de Somo for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it starts off real quiet. From this Sunday (July 5th) right through mid-week, we’re looking at a flat spell. Tiny waves coming in at 1 to 2 feet, with energy readings that are weak – down around 24 to 107. The water temp is a warm 71°, which is way above average for this time of year, but that doesn’t help when there’s no rideable surf. Winds are mostly cross or cross-off, but the swell is just too small to bother.
The only half-decent window in the first week is Thursday morning, July 9th. You’ve got a 2-foot NW swell with a 10-second period and glassy conditions. It’s clean, but the energy is still weak at 50. It’s a paddle and a few foam-ball rides, but nothing to write home about.
As we push into the second week, things start to wake up. Around Tuesday, July 14th, the swell hits 3 feet from the NNW with moderate energy at 153. It’s still a bit messy with cross-onshore wind, but at least there’s some push.
The standout period is Friday, July 17th, through Saturday, July 18th. Friday afternoon we’re looking at 6 feet from the NNW with a 9-second period and energy cranking at 459. Saturday keeps it going with 6 to 6 feet and energy up to 584 – that’s strong wave energy. But the wind is onshore and cross-onshore, chopping the face up. For a sheltered spot like Playa de Somo that needs a NNW swell, the size is there, but the wind is ruining the party. This is looking more like a kite-surfing day than a clean surf session.
If I had to pick one, I’d say Sunday morning, July 19th, is your best bet. Swell drops to 4 feet from the NNW with an 8-second period and 144 energy. The wind is a cross-onshore 15 km/h from the west, still bumpy, but less messy than the days before. Expect crowds – it says ‘often’ – so be ready to share.
So, we’ve got a long flat start, a couple of small clean moments, and then a week of building but wind-affected swell. The 17th through the 19th have the most size, but you’ll be battling the chop. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s something.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 75 | 65 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 46 | 54 | 53 | 40 | 58 | 49 | 43 | 23 | 63 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:28AM3.47m | 8:54PM3.64m | 9:11AM3.38m | 9:41PM3.57m | 10:01AM3.27m | 10:36PM3.49m | 11:02AM3.19m | 11:43PM3.45m | 12:14PM3.17m | 00:56AM3.47m | 1:29PM3.26m | 2:07AM3.56m | 2:40PM3.45m | 3:12AM3.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:39PM0.90m | 3:09AM1.04m | 3:22PM0.99m | 3:57AM1.14m | 4:12PM1.09m | 4:54AM1.24m | 5:12PM1.17m | 6:02AM1.29m | 6:24PM1.20m | 7:16AM1.24m | 7:40PM1.13m | 8:27AM1.09m | 8:51PM0.96m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 65 | 20 | 13 | 40 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 36 | 46 | 54 | 53 | 40 | 58 | 49 | 43 | 23 | 63 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 75 | 2 | 42 | 40 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | E 3 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 4 | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | — | N 12 | N 5 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | NW 3 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 38 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 65 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 122 | 129 | 490 | 129 | 376 | 457 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 5 | 17 | 25 | 11 | 140 | 442 | 11 |
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