
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Traba in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's break down Playa de Traba. It's a consistent spot that faces the NW, and a good wave for anyone getting started.
The first real highlight hits Monday morning, September 7th. We're looking at a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a 12-second period. That's a groundswell packing a punch, with combined energy sitting at (1075). The magic here is the wind: it's glassy. Completely flat. For a beach break, you can't ask for better. Water temp is about 65°, which is spot on for the season.
Monday afternoon will still be rideable with 6ft and a good offshore breeze from the NNW, but nothing beats that morning glass.
The rest of the week, from Tuesday the 8th onward, gets messy. Choppy cross-shore winds ruin the face. Swell sticks around, but quality takes a dive.
There's another window on Monday, September 14th. Another glassy morning, with 4ft from the NW. Not huge, but clean as a whistle. Perfect for a longboard or a fun cruise.
The standout without a doubt is that Monday morning, September 7th. The 6ft groundswell from the WNW with glassy wind is the best the forecast has to offer. You might see a few other surfers, but it’s well worth it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 17 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
361 | 232 | 1122 | 1047 | 737 | 482 | 196 | 392 | 527 | 301 | 1066 | 899 | 555 | 394 | 193 | 97 | 55 | 48 | 92 | 214 | 282 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:47PM2.60m | 1:39AM2.51m | 2:07PM2.82m | 2:48AM2.73m | 3:07PM3.10m | 3:40AM2.96m | 3:56PM3.35m | 4:24AM3.16m | 4:39PM3.53m | 5:04AM3.29m | 5:18PM3.61m | 5:40AM3.35m | 5:55PM3.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.86m | 7:43AM0.89m | 8:31PM0.61m | 8:48AM0.65m | 9:27PM0.34m | 9:39AM0.39m | 10:12PM0.11m | 10:22AM0.19m | 10:53PM-0.04m | 11:02AM0.05m | 11:30PM-0.09m | 11:40AM0.01m | 00:05AM-0.04m | ||||||||
8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
361 | 192 | 1122 | 1047 | 737 | 482 | 196 | 392 | 527 | 141 | 1066 | 899 | 555 | 394 | 193 | 97 | 55 | 48 | 92 | 214 | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | N 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 16 | NW 13 |
79 | 106 | 106 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 97 | 40 | 5 | 57 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 34 | 61 | 282 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | WNW 17 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | N 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
5 | 232 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 301 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 146 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 26 | 26 | 128 | 39 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Galicia? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa de Traba, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galicia, consider staying in Carballo which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Galicia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Corcubion which is 30 km (19 miles) away, Muros, Arteixo and Ames.










