
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, NNW swell with 4,858 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Traba in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a patchy run ahead for Playa de Traba, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the heart rate up if you time it right.
Right off the bat, the next few days are pretty grim. Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off – small, messy, cross-shore junk. Nothing doing. Thursday and Friday morning pick up in size, but it’s still lumpy and onshore, so don’t get too excited. The swell is building though – that Friday afternoon pulse is a big one, but it’s too raw and too big for this stretch. We’re talking solid overhead-plus (12ft) with a strong cross breeze, and that’s just a washing machine. Leave it for the experts, and even then, it’s not pretty.
The weekend gets a bit better. Saturday morning has some size (8ft) but it’s still cross-off and on the messy side. Not your day. Sunday morning is where things start to calm down – a clean cross-off with 5ft on offer. That’s surfable, but not the best of the run.
The real standout – and I mean the one that’s worth waiting for – is Monday, the 23rd of September. That morning is firing for the experienced crew: clean, light offshore (NE) wind, 5ft of solid NW groundswell with a 15-second period. That’s proper long-period energy, and it’s going to have some push. The water’s still a bit colder than normal for this time of year (64°F), so don’t forget the booties if you’re sensitive.
Then, Tuesday the 24th morning is pure glass. Calm winds, a clean 5ft, and that NW direction is right in the sweet spot. Combined energy is moderate (856), and it’s just you and the lineup. That’s the one I’d circle on the calendar.
After that, things taper off. Wednesday the 25th has that glassy start with 4ft, but it’s a bit smaller and the period drops. Still clean, still fun for a longboard. By the end of the week and into the weekend, it fades to waist-high slop. There’s a tiny pulse around the 28th with 5ft and glassy conditions, but it’s short-lived. And that’s about it.
The first stretch – Tuesday to Thursday – is basically a dead zone. After that, it’s a slow burn to that Monday/Tuesday window next week. Don’t bother with the big Friday swell; it’s too much for this break. Keep it simple, keep it clean. And remember, long-period swells like that Monday one can be a bit tricky – they tend to straighten out at spots like this. But when it’s glassy and clean, you’ll take it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 198 | 362 | 329 | 1088 | 1082 | 684 | 511 | 294 | 3245 | 4734 | 3399 | 1939 | 1059 | 836 | 496 | 400 | 773 | 868 | 765 | 614 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:40PM2.99m | 7:56AM2.91m | 8:16PM2.72m | 8:33AM2.69m | 8:57PM2.45m | 9:19AM2.47m | 9:53PM2.21m | 10:29AM2.28m | 11:27PM2.07m | 12:14PM2.24m | 1:12AM2.12m | 1:40PM2.38m | 2:18AM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:28PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.52m | 2:05PM0.61m | 2:19AM0.78m | 2:46PM0.87m | 3:00AM1.03m | 3:40PM1.11m | 3:58AM1.25m | 5:02PM1.28m | 5:33AM1.36m | 6:51PM1.27m | 7:13AM1.27m | 8:06PM1.09m | ||||||||
8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | |
— | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
142 | 198 | 362 | 329 | 1088 | 1082 | 684 | 511 | 294 | 3245 | 4734 | 3399 | 1939 | 1059 | 836 | 496 | 400 | 773 | 868 | 765 | 614 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | N 14 | N 13 | WNW 9 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | NW 12 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
24 | 4 | 3 | 189 | 11 | 10 | 2 | — | 40 | 10 | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | 63 | 83 | 30 | 11 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | N 12 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — |
33 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 59 | — | 81 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | 147 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 169 | 39 | 248 | 248 | 39 | 128 | 168 | 32 | 26 | 168 | 39 | 26 | 39 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 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.










