Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NNE 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Somo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Playa de Somo. Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a 16-day window, but it’s a real slow run for decent waves. The water is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the conditions are comfortable for a paddle even if the waves aren’t cooperating.
The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Friday July 17th right through to Monday July 27th, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 foot to 5 feet, and it’s coming from the NNW which is the right direction for this sheltered spot, but the energy is just too weak. The winds are mostly onshore, cross-onshore, or just messy, and the combined energy barely gets above 200 (moderate) on a couple of days, but it’s all wind-affected and lumpy. The morning of Saturday July 18th offers a glassy 0.3 feet – that’s not even a ripple, really. It’s a frustrating gap of about 10 days with nothing worth paddling out for.
There’s a tiny flicker of hope on the morning of Tuesday July 28th. The morning shows a 2 feet swell from the NNW, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy is weak at 122, but it’s the first time we get a “surfable” remark. It’s very ordinary, but if you’re desperate, you might get a couple of small, clean lines. The afternoon turns ugly with a strong NE wind, so get in early.
The real standout, and the only one I’d call a true standout, happens on the morning of Friday July 31st. We’ve got a 3 feet NNW swell, but the period stretches to 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 278, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the NNE at 6 mph. It’s clean, with some push. This is your best bet. The crowd factor is “often” for Playa de Somo, so expect company, but with that clean, long-period swell lining up, it’ll be worth it. The 3 feet size is perfect for intermediates, and the direction is absolutely spot-on for the break.
The weekend after that fades out again with onshore winds and less energy. So, to sum it up: the morning of July 31st is the one to circle. The rest is a long, quiet wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 33 | 51 | 173 | 198 | 186 | 119 | 161 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 62 | 53 | 111 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:47PM4.27m | 8:04AM3.82m | 8:32PM4.10m | 8:47AM3.62m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.36m | 1:56AM0.55m | 2:06PM0.49m | 2:40AM0.77m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 51 | 173 | 198 | 186 | 119 | 161 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 62 | 53 | 111 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | W 3 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | NW 4 | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 746 | 980 | 1082 | 988 | 801 | 175 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 17 | 63 | 0 | 17 | 86 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 5 | |
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