Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NNW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. 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 (Aug 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Playa de Traba, and I’ll be honest — it’s a tough stretch. The next two weeks are looking pretty quiet, with a lot of days you’ll be left hanging on the beach watching the horizon.
The water’s sitting at about 64°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you might want to reach for the wetsuit.
We kick off with a proper flat spell. From Tuesday, August 4th right through to Friday, August 7th, the surf is just no good. The winds are cross and onshore, and the swell energy is weak. It’s all poor surf conditions, pure and simple.
There’s a whisper of hope on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th. The mornings both look glassy with the wind going light, even sitting still. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the NE and NW, but the energy is still low. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about as exciting as a flat soda. It’s small and clean, but it’s a beginner’s game at best.
Then we’re back into a dry run. From Monday, August 10th through to Friday, August 14th, it’s all poor surf again. Cross-on winds and small, messy swells. You’re not missing much.
The next real chance comes around Monday, August 11th morning. We get a 3ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds and a moderate energy. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s a "marginal" call. It’s something to paddle into, but it’s not going to be a day to write home about.
The pattern stays patchy. The standout feature of this whole outlook is that there’s no true standout. The best bet, if you’re desperate, is the glassy mornings of Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th. When it’s that small, clean and glassy is your only friend.
Even by Wednesday, August 19th, we see a bigger 8ft pulse from the NNW with a very strong energy, but the wind is howling cross-shore at 15 mph. That’s only for the experts, and with that wind, it’ll be a mess. The rest of the time, it’s a challenge.
The bottom line: Playa de Traba is a consistent spot, but it’s going through a very poor patch. If you’re a beginner, the glassy mornings are your only chance for a safe, clean paddle. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game. The longer-range stuff on the 19th is promising but less certain, and it’s a long way off.
Keep the board waxed, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 119 | 109 | 90 | 152 | 177 | 131 | 158 | 215 | 154 | 124 | 135 | 27 | 21 | 56 | 101 | 63 | 54 | 35 | 154 | 269 | 302 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:32AM2.86m | 8:49PM2.97m | 9:17AM2.76m | 9:38PM2.79m | 10:13AM2.65m | 10:43PM2.63m | 11:26AM2.58m | 00:06AM2.53m | 12:51PM2.62m | 1:35AM2.58m | 2:10PM2.80m | 2:49AM2.75m | 3:15PM3.07m | 3:49AM2.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.56m | 3:03AM0.54m | 3:21PM0.70m | 3:54AM0.70m | 4:22PM0.84m | 5:00AM0.84m | 5:41PM0.91m | 6:21AM0.90m | 7:11PM0.85m | 7:44AM0.82m | 8:30PM0.64m | 8:53AM0.63m | 9:33PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | N 8 | W 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 119 | 109 | 80 | 152 | 177 | 131 | 158 | 30 | 16 | 64 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 101 | 63 | 54 | 35 | 154 | 269 | 302 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | S 12 | S 12 | W 9 | S 13 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 29 | 90 | 38 | 25 | 71 | 47 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 27 | 16 | 56 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 64 | 53 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 8 | SW 13 | W 10 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 15 | — | S 13 | S 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 11 | NW 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 19 | 14 | 7 | 31 | 37 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 44 | 215 | 154 | 124 | 135 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 29 | 98 | 157 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 64 | 0 | 26 | 248 | 26 | 39 | 173 | 154 | 26 | 693 | 32 | 431 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 1663 | 26 | 51 | 146 | 4 |
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