
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 9,045 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 6th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 9th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 14 | W 12 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
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146 | 112 | 67 | 66 | 60 | 66 | 103 | 147 | 963 | 849 | 1351 | 2447 | 6808 | 3689 | 2416 | 2686 | 3107 | 1850 | 2316 | 1319 | 664 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:12PM3.08m | 2:38AM3.05m | 2:53PM3.13m | 3:14AM3.16m | 3:30PM3.14m | 3:48AM3.22m | 4:05PM3.12m | 4:20AM3.22m | 4:39PM3.05m | 4:53AM3.18m | 5:13PM2.95m | 5:27AM3.09m | 5:49PM2.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.34m | 8:41AM0.40m | 9:00PM0.29m | 9:18AM0.31m | 9:33PM0.28m | 9:54AM0.28m | 10:06PM0.32m | 10:29AM0.29m | 10:39PM0.39m | 11:04AM0.36m | 11:13PM0.49m | 11:40AM0.47m | 11:47PM0.61m | ||||||||
8:15 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 7 | NW 11 | SSW 7 | W 12 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 17 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
146 | 112 | 67 | 84 | 60 | 29 | 103 | 147 | 963 | 849 | 49 | 202 | 6808 | 3689 | 2416 | 2686 | 3107 | 1850 | 2316 | 1319 | 664 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | SW 7 | NW 12 | NNE 6 | WNW 14 | SW 7 | W 11 | ENE 5 | W 11 | NE 6 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 |
48 | 23 | 26 | 66 | 7 | 66 | 35 | 58 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 11 | WNW 11 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | W 10 | NE 5 | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 47 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 59 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1351 | 2447 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 32 | 32 | 56 | 43 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 130 | 24 |
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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.










