Playa de Traba Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.19° N 9.05° W

Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
17.3° C
0.5° 

Playa de Traba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Traba surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Traba this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Traba in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Playa de Traba over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim outlook for the next ten days or so. We’re looking at a long, slow stretch of tiny, weak windswell with poor conditions. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so at least you won’t freeze if you’re just floating around.

The first solid sign of life doesn’t show up until Monday, July 20th, and even then it's a bit of a mixed bag. Monday morning brings a small bump – 4 ft from the NNE, but it’s a short period of 5 seconds and the cross-shore wind is making a mess of it. The combined energy is still weak (75). Monday afternoon actually picks up some size to 5 ft from the NNE, with the energy jumping to 171, but it’s a cross-onshore breeze and still a short period, so expect choppy, lumpy conditions.

Tuesday, July 21st, looks a bit better. Morning sees 5 ft from the NNE, but with a light cross-onshore breeze, it might be rideable. The real standout, and the only one I’d get a little excited about, is Tuesday afternoon: 6 ft from the NE, period of 6 seconds, and the wind shifts to a gentle cross-shore. The combined energy hits 302 – that’s moderate, solid wave energy. It’s still a short-period windswell, so it’ll be a bit jumbled, but for Playa de Traba, this is the best offer on the table. The size is pushing into intermediate territory, but not quite expert-only.

By Wednesday, July 22nd, the swell is up to 7 ft and 7 ft from the NNE with onshore winds straight from the WNW and NW. That’s a messy, blown-out 6ft+ wave – that’s only for the hardcore crew with big boards and no fear. The energy is strong at 346 and 468, but the quality will be poor.

Looking further out, Thursday, July 23rd, the swell drops to 5 ft – 5 ft but still onshore winds. It’s listed as “marginal” at best. Basically, the whole second week is a washout unless you’re a kite surfer; those strong onshore winds and building swell from the 20th to the 22nd would be far more interesting for a kite than a paddle. The rest of the month is small, weak, and choppy.

So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, target Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, for the most size and cleanest window. Otherwise, this stretch is a write-off. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wed
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WNW
10
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WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
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0.6
NW
11
0.9
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0.8
WNW
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9
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8
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NNE
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NNE
8
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NNE
8
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
N
8
0.8
WSW
6
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
W
9
0.6
W
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
96
73
108
90
75
77
157
120
81
75
55
57
79
80
96
60
55
34
27
24
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
NE
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
SW
5
WSW
10
W
0
S
10
SW
25
SW
10
SSE
15
SW
20
WSW
5
SSE
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20
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SSE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:15PM2.70m
11:59AM2.61m
00:27AM2.68m
1:10PM2.70m
1:41AM2.74m
2:18PM2.87m
2:51AM2.88m
3:20PM3.09m
3:52AM3.03m
4:15PM3.31m
4:47AM3.16m
5:07PM3.50m
5:37AM3.24m
5:56PM3.61m
Low Tide
5:36AM0.74m
6:07PM0.86m
6:45AM0.73m
7:22PM0.76m
7:55AM0.65m
8:32PM0.58m
8:58AM0.52m
9:35PM0.36m
9:56AM0.36m
10:32PM0.15m
10:48AM0.22m
11:24PM-0.00m
11:36AM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Playa de Traba Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Traba 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 Traba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Traba 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 Traba) 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 Traba 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.

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