Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at the week ahead for Playa de Traba.
This is a classic case of a slow start before a proper show. The first week is a bit of a write-off; the wind is a pain, and the waves are just messy. We’ve got a solid run of frustrating days, a real gap in quality surf from now right through the end of July. It’s not until the final day of the forecast that things truly begin to turn.
Friday 24th July through to Sunday 27th July is just a grind. The wind’s cross-onshore, the swell is a weak, short-period mess. The combined energy is low to moderate, but the quality is just poor. You’re looking at a lot of choppy, bumpy sea with no real shape. It’s not worth a paddle.
Monday 28th July morning is the first real glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a light offshore breeze from the SW. The swell is 4ft from the NW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (294). The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 63°, but that glassy surface will make it feel like a different ocean. This is the best on offer in the first week, but it’s a short-lived window as the afternoon turns to mush.
The lull returns hard, with a few days of ordinary waves and nothing worthwhile until Monday 3rd August. The early morning of the 3rd brings another glassy, clean window with a 5ft NW swell. The energy is moderate (229) and the wind is dead calm. It’s a great session for the early bird, but it gets messy again by afternoon.
Friday 7th August afternoon is the real standout. The wind goes glassy, the swell is a clean 5ft from the west at 9 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (351). This is the kind of setup that makes you glad you waited.
But the absolute best on offer is Saturday 8th August morning. This is a true standout. The wave comment says it all: "expect very good surf conditions". The swell is 5ft from the west with a 9-second period, the wind is glassy from the WNW, and the combined energy is a powerful 535. The water’s still a bit chilly, but with those conditions, you won’t care. The swell direction is right on the money for the NW exposure of Playa de Traba. It’s a clean, punchy west swell with perfect conditions. Don’t be surprised if it’s a bit crowded, as this spot can get busy when it’s good.
This is Rusty, signing off. Get out there on the 8th.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 37 | 21 | 95 | 91 | 64 | 76 | 95 | 551 | 446 | 409 | 333 | 264 | 216 | 152 | 102 | 59 | 54 | 52 | 33 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:07AM2.33m | 2:35PM2.52m | 3:05AM2.43m | 3:26PM2.67m | 3:51AM2.57m | 4:09PM2.84m | 4:31AM2.70m | 4:46PM3.00m | 5:06AM2.82m | 5:21PM3.13m | 5:40AM2.91m | 5:54PM3.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM1.10m | 8:10AM1.07m | 8:52PM0.99m | 9:05AM0.96m | 9:41PM0.84m | 9:51AM0.81m | 10:22PM0.68m | 10:29AM0.66m | 10:59PM0.53m | 11:05AM0.52m | 11:34PM0.41m | 11:38AM0.42m | 00:07AM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 37 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 64 | 76 | 62 | 551 | 446 | 409 | 333 | 264 | 216 | 152 | 102 | 59 | 46 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 5 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NNE 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 57 | 27 | 95 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 130 | 30 | 7 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 54 | 52 | 33 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 6 | S 11 | S 12 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 9 | S 15 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 8 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 10 | NNE 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 27 | 5 | — | — | 14 | — | 1 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 95 | 91 | — | — | — | — | 58 | 142 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1035 | 193 | 56 | 154 | 26 | 43 | 169 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 43 |
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