
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period with WNW 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 (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what's coming down the pipe for Playa de Traba. Overall, we're looking at a bit of a mixed bag, not a straight-up great run, but there's a real stand-out window if you're patient and can handle the size.
The real highlight, the session you'd be crazy to miss, is Monday morning, September 7th. We're talking about a solid 6ft groundswell from the WNW, and here's the kicker – it's glassy, absolutely dead flat. That kind of low wind with a 12-second period groundswell means the ocean will be clean and the waves will have proper shape and push, with nice gaps between the sets. The combined swell energy is strong at 1075, so there's plenty of juice. Just know that at nearly 6ft, it's getting into the territory where it's more for experienced surfers, not the beginners.
Right now, we have a bit of a slow start. Sunday afternoon, September 6th, you've got a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW with a very long period of 17 seconds, but the cross-on wind from the west at 6 mph will mess with it. The combined energy is weak at 506, and the water temp is a normal 65° for this time of year. It's not worth paddling out for.
After that Monday morning gem, things go south. From Monday afternoon, September 7th all the way through to around Saturday, September 12th, it's a write-off. The winds get messy, the swell drops off, and it's mostly cross-shore chop. You're looking at a gap of several days there with nothing to offer. Even the small 2ft on Saturday morning isn't going to save it.
Into the second week, we see a few flickers of hope, but nothing yet locked in. Sunday morning, September 13th, brings back a 5ft swell from the NW with a 12-second period. It's a decent combo, but the wind is a light cross-shore, which isn't perfect. The combined energy is 806, which is solid, but the conditions are only marginal.
Looking way out, Thursday morning, September 17th, has another glassy window with 4ft from the NW. That's promising, but it's a long way off and the period is only 9 seconds, so it won't have the same grunt as the 7th.
Finally, on Monday, September 21st, the NW swell jumps back up to 7ft-7ft with strong combined energy over 1200, but the wind is a fresh to strong cross-shore from the NE, kicking up a lumpy chop. That's expert-only territory at best, and with that wind, it's more likely to be a messy, blown-out mess. It might look interesting for a kite surfer, but it's not a paddle surfer's friend.
So, the call is simple: circle Monday morning, September 7th, for a stand-out glassy session on a decent-sized groundswell. The rest of the period is a waiting game with a few distant possibilities.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
232 | 1122 | 1047 | 737 | 500 | 169 | 338 | 277 | 244 | 995 | 934 | 530 | 335 | 86 | 112 | 62 | 62 | 86 | 79 | 269 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:39AM2.51m | 2:07PM2.82m | 2:48AM2.73m | 3:07PM3.10m | 3:40AM2.96m | 3:56PM3.35m | 4:24AM3.16m | 4:39PM3.53m | 5:04AM3.29m | 5:18PM3.61m | 5:40AM3.35m | 5:55PM3.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.86m | 7:43AM0.89m | 8:31PM0.61m | 8:48AM0.65m | 9:27PM0.34m | 9:39AM0.39m | 10:12PM0.11m | 10:22AM0.19m | 10:53PM-0.04m | 11:02AM0.05m | 11:30PM-0.09m | 11:40AM0.01m | 00:05AM-0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | |
— | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
192 | 1122 | 1047 | 737 | 500 | 169 | 338 | 277 | 244 | 42 | 934 | 530 | 335 | 67 | 112 | 62 | 62 | 86 | 79 | 158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | N 15 | W 8 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 13 |
82 | 84 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 79 | 26 | 4 | 78 | 51 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 86 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 55 | 269 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 16 | NW 15 | S 13 |
232 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 55 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | N 8 | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 190 | — | 995 | — | — | — | 10 | — | 11 | 51 | 49 | 59 | 87 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 154 | 39 | 26 | 131 | 0 | 32 | 128 | 26 | 0 | 39 | 4 |
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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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