Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming down the line.

We’re looking at a real mixed bag here at Playa de Traba. The start of the period is pretty ordinary, with a few windows of clean waves, but the real standout is a bit further out. Don’t get too excited for the first week, because the conditions are going to be challenging with a lot of wind and chop. There is a gap with no solid recommendations from the 15th right through to the morning of the 20th, so don't expect much for nearly a week.

The action kicks off Monday morning, September 14th. We’ve got a clean, glassy start with a 3ft NW swell, period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate (274). It’s a solid beginner wave, so the more experienced crew might be a bit bored, but it’s a fun one to get wet. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

After Monday, things go downhill fast. Tuesday through to the end of the week is plagued by moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. Swell picks up but it’s messy. By Wednesday the 16th, the swell jumps to 6ft with a short 7-second period, making it a bumpy, unpleasant mess. The combined swell energy climbs to 571, but it’s not doing anyone any favors with that wind.

The standout window is Sunday morning, September 20th. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 5ft NW swell (11 seconds) with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined swell energy is a moderate 636 and conditions are clean. This is your best bet for the first week, offering a well-shaped wave without the chaos. It’s a consistent spot so you won’t be waiting long.

Now, hold onto your board for the following week, because we’ve got a serious pulse of energy coming through. Monday morning, September 21st is the absolute highlight of the whole outlook. This is for experienced surfers only. We’re looking at a 7ft NW swell with a long 14-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The combined swell energy is strong at 2047. This is a powerful groundswell, and with the offshore wind, it’s going to be clean and hollow. This is a proper session, but remember, with a long-period swell like this, it can break a bit straight on a beach break, so keep your wits about you.

After that, the week settles down. Tuesday the 22nd still has a clean 5ft NW swell but the wind picks up. By Wednesday the 23rd, the swell drops off and the wind turns messy again.

The final weekend, September 25th to 27th, looks promising again. Friday morning, September 25th, is a real gem. Glassy conditions, a 6ft NE swell with an 8-second period, and clean conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate (504). This is a great session for all levels, and the glassy water is a treat.

Saturday the 26th is also good, with smaller glassy waves in the morning, perfect for a longboard. By Sunday the 27th, it fades out.

So, to wrap it up: the standout is Monday the 21st for the big stuff, and Sunday the 20th for a clean, solid session. Keep an eye on the glassy windows around the 25th and 26th, too. It’s a wild ride, but there are some absolute gems if you’re patient.

Rusty.

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