Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 869 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be 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 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 0.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Playa de Somo.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell and poor conditions through Wednesday and Thursday. Honestly, don’t even bother paddling out until we get to Friday morning. The wait is worth it though.
Friday the 28th morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got 3ft of NW swell rolling in with a 7-second period. Nothing massive, but the wind is glassy. That’s the key here – clean, smooth conditions making the most of what’s on offer. The combined energy is moderate at 156. It’s not a world-beater, but for a Friday morning session with no wind, it’s a solid option.
Saturday the 29th morning is more of the same: 4ft NW swell, glassy wind again. The energy is a bit stronger at 203. It’s consistent and clean, and the water temp is 72°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Perfect for a long session.
Now, Sunday the 30th morning is the standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the NW with an 11-second period, giving it proper groundswell punch. The energy is 677, which is strong and has some real push. It’s glassy again. This is the best wave of the whole forecast. For intermediate surfers, this is gonna be a fun, punchy wave. It might be a bit much for beginners, but for everyone else, get ready.
The following week gets a bit quieter. Monday the 31st morning is 5ft NW swell in glassy conditions (energy 361), but the wave comment says it’s just ordinary. From Tuesday onward, the size drops and the winds get messier, with cross-shore and onshore winds making it choppy.
Then, look ahead to Saturday the 5th of September. Morning brings back some life: 4ft NW swell, 12-second period (very long period), and glassy calm winds. Energy is strong at 452. This is a long-range standout – promising, but we’ll have to wait and see if it holds. That long period means it’ll be a bit more lined up and powerful, good for the beach break shape.
Sunday the 6th of September afternoon is also worth noting: 4ft from the NNW with a very long 14-second period. The energy is 720, the highest in the entire outlook. Clean offshore wind from the ENE. This is a real gem for those who can wait. It’s a point break or reef kind of swell – at Somo, that long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but it’ll still have heaps of energy.
Overall, the best windows are Sunday the 30th August morning and Saturday the 5th September morning. Keep an eye on that second one.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 24 | 21 | 28 | 121 | 39 | 41 | 105 | 192 | 660 | 194 | 169 | 210 | 677 | 441 | 241 | 343 | 538 | 388 | 273 | 204 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 4:45PM3.80m | 4:57AM3.78m | 5:15PM4.00m | 5:28AM3.95m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:29AM0.93m | 10:50PM0.88m | 11:01AM0.71m | 11:21PM0.68m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 21 | 11 | 121 | 39 | 41 | 105 | 192 | 660 | 194 | 169 | 210 | 677 | 441 | 241 | 343 | 538 | 388 | 273 | 204 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WNW 5 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | WNW 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 50 | 4 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 5 | — | 8 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | N 7 | NE 4 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | ENE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 28 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 159 | 156 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
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