Beach
both
Level 3/10

Somo

Cantabria, Spain
🌀Strong rips

Somo is Cantabria's gateway wave—a consistent, forgiving beach break sitting across the bay from Santander that has introduced generations of Spanish surfers to the ocean. The ferry ride from the city adds a sense of adventure to what is otherwise an accessible, mellow experience. Multiple peaks spread across the bay offer options for all skill levels, from gentle knee-high walls to occasionally punchy barrels when the stars align. Surf schools populate the beach, but the length of sand ensures there's always room to spread out. For those exploring northern Spain's Atlantic coast, Somo is the natural starting point.

3-Day Forecast
Thu
30
60
Fair
1.0m
@18s
8km/h
Fri
1
74
Good
1.4m
@15s
9km/h
Sat
2
73
Good
1.0m
@12s
7km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.0m
NW(315°)
Score: 11/25
Period
18s
Long period groundswell
Score: 15/25
Wind
8km/h
NW(318°)
Score: 13/25
Weather
16°C
0.0mm7%
Secondary Swell
0.4mWNW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 7 km/h WSW|PM: 11 km/h NNW
Lighter winds early (7 km/h)

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

4:04 am
High tide - 1.20m
10:04 am
Low tide - -1.96m
4:23 pm
High tide - 1.16m
10:22 pm
Low tide - -1.98m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

60
Fair
Components
Swell Direction21/25
Swell Size11/25
Swell Period15/25
Wind13/25
Raw Score60/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score60

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NW (310°)
Direction range
280° - 350°
Size range
0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal size
1.9m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
S (180°)
Offshore range
140° - 220°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.5m - 2.5m

Water temp

15°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Ferry from Santander or road access.

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, May

Autumn-Spring. Ferry access from Santander.

Getting There

Airport
SDR
Drive time
15 min
Data quality
community

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