Playa de Traba surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 20 Apr 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
13.8° 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 Monday (Apr 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 20th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 21st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
4
4
3
1
3
4
2
3
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NNW
0.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.7
WNW
1.7
WNW
2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.5
WSW
2
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
1
W
1.7
NNE
1.9
NE
2.1
NE
Period(s) (?)8121313121313911111111111099109667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)597173295384314445633671012938813943682326230185127171202252428
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
E
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
5
ESE
0
WSW
10
NNW
5
SW
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffglassonglasscrossonglasscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:13PM
3.38
7:42AM
3.12
8:02PM
3.19
8:37AM
2.84
9:01PM
2.97
9:45AM
2.58
10:14PM
2.78
11:09AM
2.42
11:39PM
2.69
12:37PM
2.42
1:00AM
2.74
1:48PM
2.55
2:04AM
2.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:26AM
0.13
1:44PM
0.38
2:20AM
0.36
2:37PM
0.64
3:24AM
0.60
3:43PM
0.87
4:44AM
0.78
5:06PM
1.01
6:14AM
0.81
6:34PM
0.99
7:30AM
0.72
7:45PM
0.85
8:26AM
0.58
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--7:45--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:39--7:37--7:35
Sunset9:23--9:24--9:25--9:27--9:28--9:29--9:30--
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161624231614171415161515161513151414151414
Feels °C (?)15142019141013111414141415131113111112109
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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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