Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m lookin’ at the next sixteen days here on the northern coast, and honestly, it’s lean pickins for a good while. The first real pulse of surf worth talking about doesn’t show up until later, but let’s get you through the quiet stretch first.

The first few days are a dud. From Tuesday the 28th of July right through to the end of the first week of August, the swell is small and the wind is a mess. You’ll see a few waist-high waves on the 28th, around 4 ft to 4 ft from the NNW, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy sits at 366, so there’s some push, but the cross-off wind from the east keeps it messy. It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. After that, the swell drops hard and the wind turns onshore or cross-on for days. From Wednesday the 29th all the way through to Thursday the 6th of August, the waves barely reach 3 ft, many days are below 2 ft, and the wind is mostly onshore, cross-on, or just plain wrong. The energy readings are low, often below 100, and the period is short, 6 to 8 seconds. That’s a long stretch of flat or choppy junk. If you’re a beginner, it’s not even worth paddling out. If you’re a kiter, those choppy, windy afternoons might be your thing, but for a surfer, it’s a dead zone.

Now, the first real glimmer comes on Friday the 7th of August. Early morning, the wind goes glassy, and a clean 4 ft NW swell rolls in with a 9-second period. The energy jumps to 269, which is a solid moderate punch. That’s where your best bet lies. Playa de Somo is the only break on offer, and it handles a NNW swell well, which is what we’re getting. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The morning session should be clean, with that glassy surface and a little bit of power. It’s not huge, but after a week of nothing, this is your standout. The crowd can be an issue here, often busy, so get out early. It’s a consistent spot, so you’ll get waves.

After that, you get a couple more mornings with small, clean waves on the 8th and 9th of August. The 8th has a 3 ft NNW swell with a 7-second period, and glassy conditions again. The 9th of August morning brings a bigger pulse: 5 ft from the NNW, with a 10-second period, and the energy hits 593. That’s a solid moderate to strong energy. The wind is onshore, but only light, so it’s not wrecked. That Sunday morning could actually be the best of the forecast period if you time it right. The swell direction is ideal for Somo, and the period is decent. But keep in mind, that 5 ft is getting into intermediate territory, a bit much for a beginner.

The 10th of August morning holds similar size, 5 ft from the NNW, but the wind turns cross-on, and the period stays at 10 seconds. It’s still surfable, but not as clean as the 9th. After that, the swell fades again. The 11th and 12th drop back to 4 ft and 3 ft, with onshore winds and choppy conditions. So, if you’re picking your moment, it’s Friday the 7th of August morning for the cleanest, or Sunday the 9th of August morning for the biggest, clean-ish swell. Don’t sleep on that Sunday.

That’s the long and short of it. The first week is a write-off, but the second week has a couple of windows that’ll put a smile on your face. Keep an eye on the wind, because it’s the difference between a good session and a frustrating one.

Rusty

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