Playa de Traba Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.19° N 9.05° W

Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
18.0°C
0.8° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,156 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 5th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Playa de Traba.

First thing’s first, the water’s sitting at 64°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just a touch on the fresh side.

The start of the period is a write-off. We’ve got a few days of poor conditions with cross-shore winds and weak little waves. The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the 5th. Saturday morning is still a bit messy with a 5ft NW swell, but it’s that afternoon that gets the heart rate up. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell bumps up to 6ft from the NW with a nice long 13-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1065, which is a strong pulse. This is the standout of the whole forecast. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. For a beginner spot, 6ft is on the upper end, so this one’s for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 6th drops back down. The swell hangs around 3-4ft but the wind swings cross or cross-onshore, and the energy drops off. It’s not the same magic.

Then we get a bit of a lull. Monday the 7th sees a 7ft WNW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is light cross-onshore, which keeps it from being clean. The energy is still strong at 1047, but the wind just isn’t playing ball. The rest of the week into the 10th is a mix of small, weak swells and poor wind – nothing to get excited about.

The second week opens with a messy stretch. From the 11th to the 13th, the wind is howling from the NE at 12-16 mph, creating a chopped-up cross-shore mess. There’s a big 6ft NW swell on the 13th with a 13-second period and energy of 1066, but with that wind, it’s just a bumpy, frustrating surf. Not worth it.

Monday the 14th brings a moment of calm. The morning goes glassy, with a 3ft NW swell, 11-second period, and energy of 436. Conditions are good, but the size is a bit small for a big thrill. The afternoon on the 15th also goes glassy with a 3ft NW swell, 11-second period, and energy of 304. These are small, clean windows for a longboard or a quiet session, but nothing to race for.

The last few days of the period, from the 16th to the 18th, see a pulse of shorter-period NNE swell, pushing 7-8ft. The period is short, around 6-7 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy and disorganised. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping it from being clean. The energy is moderate to strong, but with that short period and messy wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

So, the clear winner here is Saturday afternoon, the 5th of September. Glassy, solid NW swell, long period – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the window is a mix of small, clean windows and wind-affected swells. Keep your eyes on that Saturday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
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NNW
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NNW
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1.4
NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
137
147
199
788
1112
722
334
192
646
1054
828
627
230
217
304
572
500
659
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:16PM2.73m
9:48AM2.67m
10:28PM2.51m
11:10AM2.55m
00:05AM2.40m
12:47PM2.60m
1:39AM2.51m
2:07PM2.82m
2:48AM2.73m
3:07PM3.10m
3:40AM2.96m
3:56PM3.35m
4:24AM3.16m
Low Tide
3:26AM0.77m
4:05PM0.85m
4:39AM0.97m
5:36PM0.95m
6:14AM1.03m
7:15PM0.86m
7:43AM0.89m
8:31PM0.61m
8:48AM0.65m
9:27PM0.34m
9:39AM0.39m
10:12PM0.11m
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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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