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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
Today
30
38
Poor
1.3m
@19s
14km/h
Tue
31
58
Fair
1.9m
@18s
13km/h
Wed
1
58
Fair
1.3m
@16s
9km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.3m
NNW(330°)
Score: 15/25
Period
19s
Long period groundswell
Score: 8/25
Wind
14km/h
WSW(240°)
Score: 5/25
Weather
9°C
0.2mm100%
Windswell Component
0.8mNW@5s
Secondary Swell
0.7mNNW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 5 km/h S|PM: 19 km/h SW
5 km/h vs 19 km/h afternoon

Location & Conditions

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Strike Score Breakdown

38
Poor
Components
Swell Direction13/25
Swell Size15/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind5/25
Raw Score41/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-3
Adjusted Score38/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score38
👥 Semana Santa

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

👥 Semana Santa (Mar 28Apr 6) — expect extra crowds

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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