
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with 622 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NNW 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 (Jul 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – we're looking at a pretty quiet run for Playa de Traba over the next couple of weeks. There’s no real surf to get excited about for the next few days, starting with Saturday the 25th. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent wetsuit.
The first chance of anything rideable comes around Monday the 27th afternoon, with a NNW swell pushing about 5ft. The combined energy is moderate though, at 636, and it’s coming from the north-northwest with a 10-second period. That's a short-interval windswell, not a groundswell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The wind is cross-shore from the NE at 12 mph, kicking up a cross-chop. Honestly, it’s looking marginal at best. That size, with those winds, is more of a messy affair than anything clean.
Tuesday the 28th morning might offer a slight window. The swell drops to 4ft from the NW with a 10-second period, but the wind shifts light SW, still cross-shore. The energy is a moderate 299. Again, it’s marginal, but with a light breeze, it might be the least worst option if you're desperate for a paddle. The better-looking window in the next week is on Sunday, the 2nd of August. We get a 5ft swell from the NW, with a 10-second period, and the wind is light and from the WSW, so it's cross-shore but small ripples. The combined energy jumps to a moderate-to-strong 579. It’s still only rated marginal, but that’s the best we’ve got. The swell is getting a little sizey; at 5ft it's still manageable for most intermediates, but the short period means it won't have much push.
Further out, around Thursday the 6th of August, we see a spike in swell to 7ft from the NE. That’s getting into expert-only territory for a beach break like Playa de Traba, especially with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the NE at 12-15 mph, so it’ll be choppy and lumpy. The energy is strong at 616, but everything else is working against it.
For the rest of the time after that, it's pretty much the same story: small, short-period swell and onshore or cross-shore winds.
So, what's the standout? Honestly, there isn't one. It's a quiet, drawn-out period. For a place that’s usually consistent, this run is a bit of a dud. If I had to pick a time to check it out, it would be the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. A light wind and a bit of size from the NW makes it the only thing close to a window in the whole outlook. Don't expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | WNW 8 | NNE 5 | WNW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
91 | 62 | 46 | 95 | 572 | 419 | 462 | 333 | 269 | 216 | 152 | 82 | 80 | 67 | 47 | 46 | 58 | 26 | 70 | 215 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:35PM2.52m | 3:05AM2.43m | 3:26PM2.67m | 3:51AM2.57m | 4:09PM2.84m | 4:31AM2.70m | 4:46PM3.00m | 5:06AM2.82m | 5:21PM3.13m | 5:40AM2.91m | 5:54PM3.22m | 6:13AM2.96m | 6:27PM3.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:52PM0.99m | 9:05AM0.96m | 9:41PM0.84m | 9:51AM0.81m | 10:22PM0.68m | 10:29AM0.66m | 10:59PM0.53m | 11:05AM0.52m | 11:34PM0.41m | 11:38AM0.42m | 00:07AM0.33m | 12:11PM0.35m | 00:39AM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNE 5 | NW 7 | NNW 12 |
4 | 62 | 46 | 62 | 572 | 419 | 462 | 333 | 269 | 216 | 152 | 82 | 80 | 67 | 47 | 46 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 215 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | N 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NE 4 | WNW 7 |
10 | 54 | 27 | 95 | 25 | 26 | 15 | 130 | 30 | 5 | 23 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 2 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 15 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 10 | N 9 | — | N 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 13 | NNE 4 |
3 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | 26 | 70 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — |
91 | — | — | — | — | 98 | 159 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 29 | 58 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 32 | 24 | 173 | 39 | 26 | 39 | 0 | 24 | 53 | 0 | 24 | 26 | 4 | 26 | 146 | 0 | 43 | 24 | 0 |
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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.










