Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,952 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down these next couple weeks at Playa de Somo. Don’t get your hopes up straight away, because it’s looking lean early on.

Right now and for the next handful of days, we’re looking at tiny, weak surf—0.6 ft to about 2 ft from the north, riding on short, powerless 6 second intervals. The combined swell energy is barely in the 60s or 70s (61 to 71). That’s not even a ripple worth paddling out for. The water is a touch warmer than usual at 72°F, so it’s good for a swim at least.

We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead. From Tuesday the 25th through until the early morning of Thursday the 27th, it stays flat or super small—no good surf to be had.

Then Thursday the 27th brings a slight pulse: 4 ft from the northwest, period 8 seconds, with moderate swell energy (157). But the wind is cross-shore and not ideal, so it’s still a struggle.

Now here’s the real deal. Watch out for Friday the 28th. Morning sees a chunky 8 ft NW swell with an 11 second period, and the energy rockets to a very strong 1132. The wind is light from the southwest and cross-off, making for clean, lined-up waves. But—that afternoon it jumps to 10 ft and gets messy, so this window is for experts only. Long period swell on a beach break can also close out a bit, so know your spot.

Saturday the 29th morning is the best of the lot for skilled surfers. The swell drops to a still-solid 6 ft from the NW, period 10 seconds, with moderate energy (542) and glassy, calm winds from the WSW. That is a beautiful, clean lineup. By afternoon the wind swings onshore and ruins the party.

After that, it’s back to mediocrity. The last week of August and into September shows tiny swells again—mostly 2 to 3 ft, poor wind, and low energy numbers (56 to 165). Monday 31st morning has a shot of 4 ft NW with glassy conditions and moderate energy (192), but it’s nothing special.

The long and short: the first week is a write-off. Your best window is Friday 28th morning for experts, or Saturday 29th morning for advanced surfers wanting pristine conditions. Outside of that, keep your board waxed and wait.

Stay stoked. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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153
132
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1952
1098
524
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231
Wind (km/h)
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S
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WSW
25
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High Tide
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
5:57AM4.06m
6:14PM4.25m
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
12:03PM0.43m
00:24AM0.47m
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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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