Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Somo sea temperature is
22.4°C
1.2° 

Playa de Somo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Somo surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,428 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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 Playa de Somo over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this outlook is a tough one. There’s a big gap of no-surf days from now until Friday morning, the 28th of August. That’s a solid four days of flat or poor conditions. The energy just isn’t there, and the waves that do show up are tiny, under 3 ft, with short, weak periods. It’s a real bummer.

But hold on, because we do get a brief window of hope. The real standout, and the only true call to action, is Friday morning, the 28th of August. The swell finally fills in from the NNW with a solid 5 ft of clean, glassy surf. The period is a decent 10 seconds, and the combined energy hit 530 (moderate wave energy). Winds are light and cross-off from the SSW, keeping the face clean. This is your best chance to get a wave, no question. The afternoon on the 28th jumps up to 8 ft but it’s onshore, so forget it.

Saturday morning, the 29th, is also a nice option. We’ve got 7 ft of swell from the NW, glassy winds from the west, and beautiful conditions. The energy is strong (832), so there’s plenty of push. Just be aware that 7 ft is getting hefty; it’s going to be a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of you, it’s a fun, punchy morning. The afternoon on the 29th is ruined by onshore wind again.

After that, it fades. Sunday the 30th morning has a small, clean 5 ft NW swell with glassy conditions, but it’s ordinary. From there, we drop back into tiny, weak waves through the first week of September. There’s a bit of a tease on Monday morning, the 7th of September, with a 4 ft NW swell, a very long 12-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (510), but it’s a week and a half away, so it’s promising but not a lock.

For the breaks, it’s all Playa de Somo (Spain). This is a sheltered, consistent spot, but it’s often crowded, so be ready for company, especially on that Friday morning. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

So, there you go. A long dry spell, a killer Friday morning, and a decent Saturday glass-off. The rest is just waiting. Keep your eyes on that Friday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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N
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NNE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
39
66
70
23
35
20
6
14
29
24
21
15
120
168
408
530
984
1156
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
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10
NNE
5
SW
5
WSW
15
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10
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20
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15
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High Tide
2:01AM2.90m
2:42PM3.07m
3:05AM3.10m
3:33PM3.32m
3:49AM3.33m
4:12PM3.57m
4:25AM3.57m
4:45PM3.80m
4:57AM3.78m
5:15PM4.00m
5:28AM3.95m
5:44PM4.16m
Low Tide
8:11AM1.69m
8:51PM1.63m
9:11AM1.44m
9:40PM1.38m
9:53AM1.18m
10:17PM1.12m
10:29AM0.93m
10:50PM0.88m
11:01AM0.71m
11:21PM0.68m
11:32AM0.54m
11:52PM0.53m
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Information about the Playa de Somo Surf forecast

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.

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