Playa de Somo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.75° W

Playa de Somo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Somo sea temperature is
21.7°C
1.0° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with 862 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Somo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Playa de Somo over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, things are pretty flat and messy. The first solid window we're looking at is Monday, 1st September. The morning shows a little 4ft NW swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and the wind is dead glassy. That's a beautiful sight for a dawny, with clean, smooth conditions. The water's sitting at a warm 71°, which is a touch above the norm for this time of year, so a spring suit will do just fine.

For the next few days after that, it's a bit of a write-off. We've got small, weak swells and the wind either gets on it or crosses it up. You'll see a bit of knee-high dribble, but nothing worth paddling out for. There's a dry spell of poor conditions right through until we hit Saturday, 5th September.

Now, that Saturday morning is where things get interesting. We've got a nice long-period groundswell starting to fill in – 3ft from the NW with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is up at a solid 503. The wind is off and clean from the ENE. This is your best bet for a decent session. The sets will have some proper push, and with the longer period, it'll wrap in nicely. It's consistent here, so you won't be waiting too long, but this spot can get busy, so be ready for a crowd if you're heading out then.

The afternoon of the same day pushes up to 5ft with a 13-second period and even more energy (796), but the wind picks up a fair bit, making it a bit blown out. The morning is the call.

There's a bit of a lull again, but we've got another pulse building towards the end of the second week. Thursday, 10th September morning sees a 6ft NW swell, but the wind is crossing it up a little, so it's not pristine. The real size comes in that afternoon with a 7ft NW swell – that's proper power territory, only for the experienced crew. With that much size and a 10-second period at a beach break like Somo, it'll be closing out fast and heavy. Not a beginner's playground.

The last standout worth a mention is Saturday, 12th September. It's a smaller, cleaner morning with 3ft from the NNW, glassy conditions, and a nice 10-second period. It'll be a fun, user-friendly size for a longboard or a fish, and it's a good way to finish off the forecast window.

So, if I had to nail it down: Saturday 5th September morning is the standout for the cleanest, punchiest waves. Thursday 10th September morning offers a smaller, more manageable option if you just need to get wet, but the real size on that Thursday is for the heavy hitters only. Keep an eye on the wind forecasts as we get closer, but for now, that Saturday is where the magic might happen.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:18PM4.22m
7:31AM3.96m
7:54PM4.08m
8:08AM3.78m
8:36PM3.84m
8:52AM3.55m
9:27PM3.54m
9:52AM3.29m
10:41PM3.25m
11:24AM3.11m
00:27AM3.12m
1:14PM3.19m
2:03AM3.25m
Low Tide
1:31AM0.58m
1:43PM0.53m
2:09AM0.76m
2:23PM0.73m
2:52AM1.01m
3:10PM1.01m
3:45AM1.29m
4:13PM1.30m
4:58AM1.54m
5:45PM1.50m
6:40AM1.59m
7:34PM1.43m
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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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