Playa de Traba Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.19° N 9.05° W

Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.7° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with NW 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 5th 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 on the table for this stretch of coastline. The water is sitting at a cool 63°, which is a solid 3° below what we'd normally expect for this time of year. It's a bit nippier than usual, so maybe grab a thicker spring suit.

We're kicking off the forecast period with a bit of a gap, but the first real chance to paddle out hits on Monday the 31st of August. The standout session is the early morning. The wind is dead calm, glassy as you like, and we've got a solid 7ft NW groundswell rolling in with a 10-second period. The combined energy is sitting at 898 (moderate wave energy), and with the swell direction coming straight from the northwest, it's hitting this spot dead-on. The wave comment says it all: "expect very good surf conditions." This is the best we're going to see for a while – clean, powerful, and the crowd situation is only "sometimes" so you might get a few waves to yourself. That 7ft is a bit much for the beginners, but for everyone else, this is the window.

After that Monday morning magic, the next few days are a real write-off. The wind swings onshore or cross-shore, the swell drops off, and the quality goes straight in the bin. We're looking at a dry spell from Monday afternoon all the way through until the end of the first week of September.

Now, for the long-range look. There's a bit of a tease on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning brings a long-period 5ft NW swell at 14 seconds, with a huge combined energy reading of 1121 (strong wave energy). That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell. But here's the kicker: the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore by the afternoon, and it's lumpy. The surf will be there, but it's going to be a battle with the wind. The wave comment says "marginal."

The next real chance to get excited about comes on Monday the 14th of September. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the NNE, with a short 6-second period, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE, and the wave comment is "expect very good surf conditions." The combined energy is 551 (moderate wave energy). This is a shorter period, punchy windswell, but with those clean conditions, it'll be fun. Following that, Tuesday the 15th of September looks even better in the morning: a 7ft NNE swell, light offshore winds from the SE, and again, "expect very good surf conditions." The combined energy is 670 (moderate wave energy). That's another solid morning session to pencil in.

So, if you're picking your battles, you want to be on the water at first light on Monday the 31st of August, and then keep an eye on the mornings of Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th of September. Those are the real standouts.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:04PM3.33m
7:24AM3.14m
7:41PM3.19m
8:03AM3.02m
8:24PM2.98m
8:49AM2.86m
9:16PM2.73m
9:48AM2.67m
10:28PM2.51m
11:10AM2.55m
00:05AM2.40m
12:47PM2.60m
1:39AM2.51m
Low Tide
12:50PM0.20m
1:14AM0.18m
1:27PM0.29m
1:51AM0.33m
2:09PM0.44m
2:33AM0.53m
2:59PM0.64m
3:26AM0.77m
4:05PM0.85m
4:39AM0.97m
5:36PM0.95m
6:14AM1.03m
7:15PM0.86m
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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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