Somo
Spain · Atlantic Europe
Right now
ClearWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.3m WNW
Wind: 5 km/h N (onshore)
Beach faces: N
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:34Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 17°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Sunny days ahead. Sun cream and a rashie.
Today's briefing
0.3m swell at 8s. Light winds keeping things clean. Water temperature 17°C.
AI-generated summary for Somo. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Somo
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 10am (score: 3). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Somo.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Somo
Somo is an expansive, highly consistent beach break located across the bay from Santander in Cantabria, northern Spain. The bathymetric profile relies entirely on a vast, gently sloping expanse of fine silica sand, which dissipates incoming wave energy slowly rather than forcing abrupt, plunging breaks. As north-westerly Atlantic groundswells enter the bay, they filter across this flat platform, generating long, predictable lines. A southerly wind blowing off the land provides the necessary offshore flow to cleanly hold up the wave faces. The wave mechanics typically produce soft, spilling A-frames that offer extended rides, making it highly conducive to basic trim, pop-up practice, and longboarding. Because the energy is spread across nearly four kilometres of beach, it disperses crowds and minimises localised hazards like severe rip currents. While larger winter swells can create steeper, faster sections, the predominantly forgiving nature of the sandbars universally classifies Somo as an ideal, low-risk venue for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to refine their fundamentals in a reliable environment.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Somo. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Somo?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.