Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Somo sea temperature is
22.5° C
2.3° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with N 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 21st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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 on offer for Playa de Somo.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty lean. The water's a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, about 73°F, but that’s where the good news ends for a while. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy waves with poor conditions hanging around. The first solid glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday the 27th of July, so we’re looking at a gap of about a week of nothing really worth paddling out for.

Before that, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with short periods and a lot of cross-shore or onshore wind. The combined energy is weak, often in the double digits (23, 50, 33), and even when it climbs a bit, the wind messes it up. It’s not a total write-off, but you’d be fighting a losing battle.

Now, the standout moment in this whole 16-day window comes on Thursday the 30th of July. Early morning, we’ve got a glassy surface with light winds from the NNW. The swell is a modest 4ft from the NNW, but it’s got a nice long period of 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits 346, which is solid moderate energy. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and for a beach break like Somo, that long period will mean some well-shaped, lined-up waves. Just be aware that long-period swells can make a beach break a bit shifty, but on a clean morning, it’ll be worth it. The crowd situation is something to keep in mind, as Somo is a consistent spot and it can get busy.

Another one to pencil in is the morning of the 29th of July. Again, glassy conditions with a light breeze from the NNE. The swell is 3ft from the NNW, with a long period of 11 seconds and combined energy of 280. It’s a similar setup to the 30th, just a touch smaller. It’s a solid option before the wind picks up.

Towards the end of the run, on the 31st of July and the 1st of August, we get clean-ish conditions with cross-offshore winds, but the swell drops right back to 2ft or less. The energy is weak (100-153). It’s rideable on a longboard if you’re desperate, but nothing to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is to hold out for the morning of the 30th of July. Clean, glassy, with a decent long-period groundswell. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. The morning of the 29th is a close second. Everything else is small and ordinary.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
9
1.1
N
6
1.3
N
7
1.5
N
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
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1.6
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1.3
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NNW
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0.9
NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
91
159
245
197
180
252
161
94
130
78
26
60
47
27
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55
50
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
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SW
5
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NNE
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High Tide
9:18PM3.87m
9:32AM3.40m
10:07PM3.60m
10:21AM3.19m
11:02PM3.35m
11:22AM3.02m
00:07AM3.15m
12:35PM2.94m
1:18AM3.06m
1:53PM2.98m
2:25AM3.09m
2:59PM3.13m
3:21AM3.20m
Low Tide
2:49PM0.69m
3:24AM1.03m
3:33PM0.93m
4:11AM1.28m
4:23PM1.19m
5:06AM1.50m
5:23PM1.42m
6:13AM1.63m
6:38PM1.57m
7:29AM1.63m
7:59PM1.58m
8:37AM1.51m
9:05PM1.48m
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Temp °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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