Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Somo sea temperature is
21.9° 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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNE swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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 over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak outlook for the next week and a half. The surf is going to be flat to tiny, with the wind all over the place. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions from Tuesday 14 July right through to Thursday 23 July. The swell is weak, generally under 2ft, and the wave energy is minimal, mostly in the 20s and under (18-22 range) for the first few days. The swell direction is mostly from the north or NNW, but it’s short-period, weak stuff. The wind is a bit of a mess, switching from cross-shore to onshore, making it choppy and bumpy. Honestly, for a spot that’s sheltered and needs a clean NNW swell, this is a real test of patience.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until Friday 24 July. The morning session is the standout. We’ll have a small but clean 3ft swell from the NW with a period of 8 seconds. The wave energy ticks up to 123 (moderate energy). The best part? The wind goes glassy – that’s right, flat calm. That’s a major positive for Playa de Somo. It’ll be super clean, great for a longboard or a funboard. Not big, but if you want a smooth, lined-up wave, this is your window. It’s consistent, but for an intermediate surfer, this is the best on offer. There will be a few others out, as crowds are often around, but with these conditions, it’s worth the paddle.

After that, the wind turns back onshore and the swell drops off again. We get a few more days of small, messy waves through the 25th and 26th, with the swell energy falling back to 55-65. Then on Monday 27 July, the swell energy picks up again to 123 from NNW, but the wind is onshore and the period is 9 seconds. It’s a bit of a tease, as the quality is poor. The next morning offers a bit of hope with light rain and a cross-onshore wind, but it’s still not inspiring.

The very last day of the forecast, Wednesday 29 July, shows a glassy morning with 2ft swell from the NW and a 9-second period. The energy is low (56) and the surf is poor, but it’s glassy again. That’s a sign that things might start to turn, but it’s too small to get excited about.

So, the bottom line: if you’re a patient soul, the morning of Friday 24 July is the only real session worth paddling out for. It’s small, clean, and glassy. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off for decent surf. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
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Period (s)
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.4
N
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.6
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
N
5
0.6
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
NW
9
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
14
12
6
9
9
19
13
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13
15
14
9
4
3
16
13
13
67
72
64
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
SW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
SSW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NW
10
SW
10
WNW
10
N
5
S
15
ENE
25
ENE
5
SSE
20
ENE
25
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Wind State
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cross
cross-on
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on
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cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:03AM4.00m
5:28PM4.18m
5:51AM4.06m
6:15PM4.31m
6:37AM4.05m
7:02PM4.35m
7:21AM3.97m
7:47PM4.27m
8:04AM3.82m
8:32PM4.10m
8:47AM3.62m
9:18PM3.87m
9:32AM3.40m
Low Tide
10:49PM0.54m
11:11AM0.48m
11:39PM0.40m
11:57AM0.35m
00:27AM0.35m
12:41PM0.32m
1:12AM0.40m
1:23PM0.36m
1:56AM0.55m
2:06PM0.49m
2:40AM0.77m
2:49PM0.69m
3:24AM1.03m
3:33PM0.93m
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9:54
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21
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Feels °C
23
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22
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25
21
19
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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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