Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range picture for Playa de Somo. It's been a tough stretch with hardly a wave worth chasing, but there are a couple of windows that could fire, especially if you’re patient. The first few days are a complete write-off with tiny, weak swell and rubbish wind. We’re looking at a dry spell right through the start of the week.
The first sign of life comes Thursday afternoon, 20th August. It’s still not great, but there's a pulse of swell from the NNW pushing 5ft with a long 12-second period. The energy is moderate (532). Problem is, it’s cross-onshore and a bit lumpy. Could be one for the kites, not really a paddle session.
Now, Friday the 21st of August is the first real standout. The morning kicks off with light rain clearing, then goes glassy with a 5ft NNW swell and a solid 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (504) and the wind goes glass, absolutely dead calm by the afternoon. This is proper clean surf. It’s a sheltered spot so that size will be fun for intermediates, not too heavy. Keep an eye out for crowds though, as this place can get busy when it cleans up.
We then go back into a long, frustrating lull. Day after day of weak, messy conditions. Nothing worth paddling out for until Sunday morning, 30th August. This one is promising. It’s glassy again, dead calm with a 5ft NW swell and a 10-second period. The energy is strong (523). For a beach break, the period is good, but don't expect those super long-period lines; it’ll still offer some decent shape. This is your other solid window. Sunday afternoon gets hammered by a fresh cross-onshore, so make the most of the morning.
The rest of the run into September looks pretty average, with onshore winds and more poor surf. It’s a case of two clear mornings to aim for: the 21st and the 30th. The rest is a write-off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 44 | 30 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 144 | 204 | 387 | 531 | 425 | 302 | 226 | 138 | 132 | 103 | 59 | 23 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:07AM3.78m | 8:34PM3.90m | 8:43AM3.55m | 9:13PM3.58m | 9:23AM3.30m | 9:57PM3.26m | 10:16AM3.05m | 10:58PM2.99m | 11:38AM2.87m | 00:29AM2.85m | 1:23PM2.88m | 2:01AM2.90m | 2:42PM3.07m | 3:05AM3.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM0.62m | 2:39AM0.99m | 2:51PM0.91m | 3:17AM1.27m | 3:32PM1.23m | 4:03AM1.53m | 4:25PM1.55m | 5:04AM1.74m | 5:44PM1.79m | 6:37AM1.81m | 7:32PM1.81m | 8:11AM1.69m | 8:51PM1.63m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 7 |
| kJ | 36 | 44 | 30 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 144 | 204 | 387 | 531 | 425 | 302 | 226 | 138 | 132 | 103 | 59 | 23 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 6 | N 5 | — | — | N 10 | N 8 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 5 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 21 | — | — | 46 | 49 | 33 | 41 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 15 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 8 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | N 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 436 | 367 | 354 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0 |
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