Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NNW swell with 647 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real glimmer of surf won’t be until Thursday, the 10th of September, and even then it’s more about the conditions than the power. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is pretty much where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The main event, the one you’ve been waiting for, is shaping up for Sunday the 13th of September. That morning, Playa de Somo is looking like the pick of the whole forecast. We’ve got a solid 5ft groundswell rolling in from the NNW, with a nice long period of 13 seconds. That’s got some real push behind it, with a combined energy of 608, which is a good, solid moderate energy. The wind is light and offshore from the east, which means those lines are going to be clean and peeling. The afternoon will still be fun, but the wind picks up a touch, so get in early for the best of it.
The following Saturday, the 19th of September, is another one to circle on the calendar. The morning session has a clean 4ft swell from the NNW, period of 11 seconds, and again, that light offshore breeze from the east-northeast. The energy is a solid 439, so it’s a nice, punchy wave. It’s not a massive swell, but it’s a great combo for a fun, clean surf.
Now, here’s the big one that’s a bit further out, so keep your fingers crossed. Monday the 21st of September, the morning is looking absolutely massive. We’re talking a 10ft swell from the NW, and the energy is a whopping 2343 – that’s seriously strong. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be all power and no chop. But let me be clear: this is only for experienced surfers. At that size, it’s a heavy, powerful wave that’ll chew up beginners. The afternoon stays big but gets a bit cross-choppy.
There’s a decent little window on the 22nd as well, with a 4ft, 12-second groundswell from the NNW and clean offshore winds. It’s a nice follow-up to the big Monday.
Honestly, for the first week, the gaps are pretty quiet. There’s nothing worth paddling out for between the 11th and the 12th, and the 14th through 17th are mostly messy or onshore. The standout is that Sunday the 13th, and then that big, powerful Monday the 21st if you’ve got the skills.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, and don’t sleep on that Sunday.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 263 | 386 | 325 | 210 | 101 | 46 | 108 | 58 | 43 | 42 | 180 | 601 | 626 | 527 | 329 | 263 | 137 | 81 | 54 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:21PM4.18m | 4:42AM3.99m | 5:02PM4.41m | 5:19AM4.13m | 5:39PM4.51m | 5:53AM4.19m | 6:14PM4.49m | 6:26AM4.16m | 6:48PM4.35m | 6:57AM4.05m | 7:19PM4.13m | 7:28AM3.88m | 7:51PM3.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:33PM0.57m | 10:44AM0.47m | 11:12PM0.41m | 11:21AM0.29m | 11:48PM0.36m | 11:56AM0.23m | 00:21AM0.40m | 12:30PM0.27m | 00:54AM0.53m | 1:04PM0.43m | 1:25AM0.73m | 1:37PM0.67m | 1:57AM0.96m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — |
 | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 263 | 386 | 325 | 210 | 101 | 46 | 108 | 58 | 43 | 42 | 82 | 601 | 626 | 527 | 329 | 263 | 137 | 81 | 54 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 11 | N 8 | NE 3 | — | NNW 17 | NNW 14 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | NW 13 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 134 | 60 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 | — | 27 | 180 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 26 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | W 12 | — | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 3 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | N 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 17 | — | — | 3 | — | 14 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 61 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 17 | 457 | 3 |
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