Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Somo surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 2,586 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with NNW 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 (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the outlook for Playa de Somo.
Right off the bat, Monday morning starts with a little something—a clean 4-foot swell from the NNW with a period of 11 seconds and a light cross-offshore wind. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The energy is moderate (343), but honestly, it feels like just a warm-up, not the main event.
We hit a bit of a dull patch from Monday afternoon through to Thursday morning. The swell drops off, the wind turns onshore or cross-on, and the conditions just aren't there. Thursday morning is marginal at best with a 5-foot NW swell, but the cross-on wind kills it.
Then Friday afternoon comes in with a pulse. A solid 7-foot NNW groundswell with a very long 15-second period rolls in. The energy cranks up big time (1796), which is getting strong. But the wind is a light cross-on, so it’s a bit messy. This one is more for the experienced crew; beginners will find it too much at 7 feet.
Now, here’s where it gets exciting. Saturday the 19th morning is the standout. We’ve got a clean 7-foot swell from the NNW with a 13-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the ENE, so the face will be clean. The energy is a strong 1682. This is classic Playa de Somo at its best. It’s an intermediate wave, but that size and period will make for excellent, punchy waves. Just be aware, crowds are often here, so get there early.
Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st offer more clean surf in the mornings. Monday the 21st morning is the second-best call: a 7-foot NNW swell with a very long 14-second period, cross-off wind, and a massive energy reading of 1823. This is serious wave energy. Again, this is a solid size, best for the experienced surfer.
Tuesday the 22nd morning is a real treat—glassy conditions with a 5-foot swell. Perfect for all levels. After that, the swell backs off a bit through the rest of the week, with a few more glassy windows on Thursday the 24th morning (4 feet) and Saturday the 26th morning (4 feet). These are cleaner, smaller days to wrap up the period.
On the whole, there's good surf scattered through the whole window. No huge gaps. The best of it is definitely the Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st morning sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 341 | 200 | 139 | 71 | 53 | 87 | 208 | 335 | 419 | 515 | 361 | 220 | 226 | 1772 | 2586 | 1682 | 1207 | 680 | 517 | 433 | 480 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:19PM4.13m | 7:28AM3.88m | 7:51PM3.85m | 8:00AM3.65m | 8:22PM3.54m | 8:36AM3.38m | 8:58PM3.22m | 9:22AM3.10m | 9:50PM2.93m | 10:42AM2.87m | 11:35PM2.74m | 12:48PM2.85m | 1:31AM2.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:04PM0.43m | 1:25AM0.73m | 1:37PM0.67m | 1:57AM0.96m | 2:12PM0.97m | 2:31AM1.22m | 2:50PM1.31m | 3:11AM1.49m | 3:39PM1.64m | 4:07AM1.74m | 4:56PM1.89m | 5:42AM1.88m | 6:59PM1.92m | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 341 | 200 | 139 | 71 | 53 | 87 | 208 | 335 | 419 | 515 | 361 | 220 | 226 | 1772 | 2586 | 1682 | 1207 | 680 | 517 | 433 | 298 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | N 10 | NW 12 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 12 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 16 | N 9 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | N 11 | NNW 15 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 5 | 8 | 22 | 9 | 76 | 70 | 255 | 33 | 41 | 21 | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 9 | 480 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | N 10 | NE 4 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 18 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 25 | 0 | 127 | 462 | 86 | 25 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 17 | 63 | 0 |
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