Playa de Traba Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.19° N 9.05° W

Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.5° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,973 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with WSW 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 (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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 on the cards for Playa de Traba over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we're starting with a bit of a slow grind. The surf is there, but it’s small and pretty weak for the first few days. The water is sitting at 17°, which is a solid 3° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit if you're paddling out.

Sunday 23rd August kicks things off with a small 4ft swell from the WSW, period a short 9 seconds. The combined energy is only moderate (288). Winds are light and cross-off from the south, so the waves will be clean, but it’s pretty gutless. Monday morning the 24th looks a bit better with a 3ft swell from the SW and a glassy offshore wind from the ESE, keeping it clean. But again, the energy is low (220) and the period is short at 8 seconds.

From Monday afternoon through to the end of the week, it's a write-off. The wind picks up, messing things up, and the swell is small and confused. There’s a bit of a jump in size on Thursday 27th, with a 7ft swell from the west, but the wind is howling cross-shore, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth a paddle.

Then we get to a big one. Friday 28th August sees the swell jump to 12ft from the WNW. The period stretches out to 11 seconds, and the combined energy is massive at 2973. That’s a lot of water moving. Problem is, the wind is on it for the morning, and while it’s cross-shore in the afternoon, that’s a lot of power for a beginner spot. This is expert territory only. The wave comment says it’s predicted to be too big for this break, so only the most experienced should even think about it.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th drops back down to 7ft and 6ft from the NW, with cross-off winds, but the energy is still moderate and the conditions are just ordinary. Keep your expectations low.

Now, here’s the standout for the whole forecast. Monday 31st August morning. The swell is a solid 6ft from the WNW, period a nice 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a decent 497. But the magic is in the wind: it’s glassy. Flat calm. A light NNW breeze, absolutely no wind. That’s a rare treat for Traba, and it will make for some clean, fun waves. This is the best session on offer. The afternoon goes onshore, so get out early.

After that, the first week of September is patchy. The 1st and 2nd have some size (6ft to 8ft) but the wind is cross or cross-shore, and the periods are short and weak. Not great. There’s a long gap of poor conditions from the 3rd through to the 7th, with tiny, weak swell and poor wind.

Looking way out, Monday 7th September morning shows a promising 8ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period. The energy is strong (1492) and the wind is cross-off from the SSW, keeping it clean. It’s a long way off, so don’t book the day off work just yet, but it’s one to keep an eye on as the forecast firms up.

Get that glassy Monday morning session if you can. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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200
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447
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High Tide
2:14PM2.42m
2:48AM2.35m
3:07PM2.62m
3:32AM2.53m
3:47PM2.84m
4:09AM2.72m
4:22PM3.05m
4:42AM2.89m
4:54PM3.22m
5:13AM3.04m
5:26PM3.35m
5:45AM3.14m
5:57PM3.41m
Low Tide
8:35PM1.07m
8:47AM1.03m
9:24PM0.87m
9:31AM0.82m
10:02PM0.65m
10:07AM0.62m
10:35PM0.45m
10:40AM0.43m
11:07PM0.28m
11:12AM0.29m
11:37PM0.16m
11:44AM0.20m
00:08AM0.10m
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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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