Playa de Traba surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 May 2026 CEST
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Playa de Traba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
4
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
1
N
7
0.5
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.3
WNW
15
0.5
WNW
13
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
13
1.4
SW
10
1
NNW
10
1.1
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
411
440
439
356
169
94
46
112
80
50
42
102
400
290
522
380
227
214
990
1500
1628
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
N
15
N
10
NE
5
N
10
WNW
10
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
ESE
15
SE
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
10
SW
25
NW
25
W
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:02AM2.78m
7:17PM2.91m
7:39AM2.62m
7:55PM2.76m
8:20AM2.46m
8:41PM2.62m
9:10AM2.31m
9:36PM2.50m
10:15AM2.22m
10:44PM2.45m
11:31AM2.24m
11:55PM2.50m
12:42PM2.36m
Low Tide
00:54AM0.52m
1:02PM0.65m
1:31AM0.67m
1:38PM0.80m
2:12AM0.83m
2:19PM0.94m
3:01AM0.98m
3:09PM1.07m
4:03AM1.07m
4:14PM1.15m
5:14AM1.07m
5:29PM1.15m
6:24AM0.95m
6:39PM1.04m
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7:24
7:22
7:22
7:20
7:18
7:18
7:16
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9:39
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:46
9:47
4
3
1
2
1
5
2
2
1
5
1
Temp °C
13
13
15
14
13
14
14
14
15
14
14
17
15
15
14
14
14
15
14
12
13
10
12
12
11
11
11
11
13
13
12
10
13
13
12
11
9
10
11
11
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
7
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
7
0.5
WNW
13
1.2
NNW
12
1.3
SSW
9
1.8
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
1.1
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
11
Energy kJ
411
440
439
356
169
59
42
112
80
50
27
102
400
258
663
380
174
214
990
1500
1628
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NNW
15
0.8
NE
5
1.1
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
13
1
NNW
11
1
NNW
10
0.8
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
Energy kJ
1
2
3
7
6
29
46
1
1
4
42
84
26
290
522
268
227
84
37
19
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
N
10
0.4
NW
7
0.6
SW
6
0.6
NNW
14
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
3
3
3
6
6
2
3
3
25
8
14
34
147
93
114
56
33
19
15
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
7
0.7
N
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NE
4
Energy kJ
94
36
12
10
2
14
5
3
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
Distance (km)
24
26
150
26
26
128
26
24
64
0
24
24
0
0
24
24
24
24
0
168
170
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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.

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