Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Somo sea temperature is
22.1°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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 906 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get this surf outlook going. This is Rusty.

Alright, let's talk about Playa de Somo. Right now, the water is sitting at a nice 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

The first bit of action we can actually get on starts this Friday morning, the 28th. We've got a clean 5 ft NW swell with a short 8-second period pushing in. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SSE, so the faces should be pretty tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 243. It's not world-class, but it's a solid, surfable wave to kick things off and you'll have the place to yourselves for the most part.

Then things start to look up. Saturday morning, the 29th, is a cracker. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the NW, with a better 9-second period. But the real story is the glassy conditions – not a breath of wind from the ESE. That's a major positive; it's going to be clean as a whistle. The energy is stepping up too, at 362.

Sunday morning, the 30th, is a serious standout. We're looking at another 5 ft NW swell, but the period pushes to 10 seconds. Combined with glassy conditions and a light NW breeze, it's setting up for some really good surf. The energy is strong at 441. This is the morning to be in the water.

Monday the 31st keeps the good times rolling with a 5 ft NW swell and a clean 10-second period. The wind is completely calm in the morning, making it glassy. Another great session.

We've got a bit of a lull setting in after Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. The swells drop off significantly. There are a few clean mornings with small, weak waves, but nothing really worth paddling out for until we hit the following weekend. From Wednesday the 2nd through to Friday the 4th, the waves are pretty tiny and weak, with combined energy dropping to just 62.

Now, for a longer-range look: Saturday the 5th of September gives us a promising but less certain call. The morning shows a 4 ft NW swell with a really nice 12-second period – that's proper groundswell energy. The winds are clean and cross-offshore. The energy is strong at 682. It's the best-looking option in the second week, but it's a long way out, so don't book the day off just yet.

Then Sunday the 6th of September morning is another one to keep an eye on. We get a clean 5 ft NNW swell with a long 12-second period. Glassy conditions again. The energy is very strong at 601. If this holds, it'll be another excellent morning, though that long-period swell might be a little lined up for the beach break, so keep your eyes open.

After that, the forecast drops off again, with lots of poor, choppy conditions and the swell fades away. The 11th of September shows a bit of a pulse from the NNW, but strong onshore winds will ruin it.

For the best of the best: Saturday morning the 29th for the glass, but my money is on Sunday the 30th for the combo of size, period, and clean conditions. For the second week, Saturday the 5th of September morning is the one to watch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
10
2.2
NW
10
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.5
NW
10
1.4
NW
9
1.3
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9
1.4
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1.5
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10
1.4
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1.2
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10
1.1
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9
1
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9
0.8
NNW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NW
8
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Energy kJ
233
246
906
343
256
205
432
350
260
357
450
388
269
192
155
90
41
33
52
45
28
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
N
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
NNW
5
S
5
NW
15
NW
10
WSW
0
N
15
NE
5
SE
0
SE
10
NE
10
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WNW
15
NNE
5
SSE
10
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20
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10
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High Tide
5:44PM4.16m
5:57AM4.06m
6:14PM4.25m
6:27AM4.10m
6:45PM4.28m
6:57AM4.07m
7:18PM4.22m
7:31AM3.96m
7:54PM4.08m
8:08AM3.78m
8:36PM3.84m
8:52AM3.55m
9:27PM3.54m
Low Tide
11:32AM0.54m
11:52PM0.53m
12:03PM0.43m
00:24AM0.47m
12:35PM0.38m
00:56AM0.48m
1:08PM0.41m
1:31AM0.58m
1:43PM0.53m
2:09AM0.76m
2:23PM0.73m
2:52AM1.01m
3:10PM1.01m
3:45AM1.29m
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Feels °C
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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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