Playa de Traba surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 May 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
14.8° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.5
NW
14
1.9
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
655
658
757
741
661
535
434
346
235
180
138
129
877
1291
1030
784
605
340
214
160
111
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
5
E
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
WSW
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
ENE
0
NNE
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
WSW
5
N
0
N
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
8:35AM2.85m
8:56PM3.11m
9:38AM2.66m
10:02PM2.95m
10:49AM2.53m
11:12PM2.82m
12:01PM2.49m
00:22AM2.76m
1:07PM2.55m
1:25AM2.75m
2:03PM2.65m
2:19AM2.77m
2:49PM2.76m
3:05AM2.80m
Low Tide
2:31PM0.57m
3:21AM0.48m
3:33PM0.74m
4:30AM0.63m
4:44PM0.87m
5:42AM0.71m
5:58PM0.92m
6:48AM0.72m
7:06PM0.88m
7:45AM0.69m
8:04PM0.80m
8:32AM0.64m
8:53PM0.71m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:58
9:59
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:02
10:04
1
Temp °C
21
21
20
22
24
19
21
24
20
27
26
25
28
30
26
27
28
27
25
24
22
18
17
17
21
23
18
19
22
17
27
26
24
26
29
26
28
26
25
25
24
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.5
NW
14
1.9
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1
NNE
7
Energy kJ
655
658
757
741
661
535
434
346
235
180
138
121
877
1291
1030
784
605
340
214
160
88
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
N
8
0.8
NNE
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
SW
13
0.5
NW
16
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
8
4
4
3
3
8
8
6
32
1
7
129
110
28
59
28
64
64
49
111
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
N
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
N
7
0.1
SW
13
0.8
NNE
6
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
8
7
7
8
8
7
1
7
1
7
41
15
12
11
10
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
4
1
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
1.1
NE
6
1
NE
6
Energy kJ
19
48
31
36
72
73
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
24
32
0
0
0
4
26
69
0
0
24
0
0
26
0
0
26
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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