
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| 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, surfers, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks at Playa de Traba.
The vibe is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. A long stretch of average conditions, but a couple of moments where things could really line up. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
We start on Monday the 7th, but it's not a great opener. You've got a 6ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period, but the wind is a cross-on from the NNW, messing up the surface. The wave energy is moderate at 1075. The afternoon looks worse as the wind picks up. Not the one.
Tuesday the 8th is a washout. The morning has a clean look with a 4ft swell and a cross-off breeze, but the energy is weak (290). The afternoon turns into a choppy mess with a 6ft swell and onshore wind.
Wednesday the 9th sees a spike in energy, with a 6ft swell from the NNW and a 12-second period pushing moderate energy to 1107 in the afternoon. But the wind is a strong cross-shore, creating a real cross-chop. It's powerful, but messy.
Thursday the 10th through to Tuesday the 15th is a real grind. Mostly small swells, weak energy, and cross-shore winds. The water is going to be lumpy. There's a 7ft swell on Sunday the 13th, but it's got that same cross-wind problem. The wave energy is strong (1678), but it's not clean.
Now, the real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd of September. It's a ways out, so keep that in mind, but the charts are promising.
On the morning of Monday the 21st, we get a 4ft swell from the W with a cross-off breeze from the ENE. The wind is light, the surface is clean, and while the energy is weak (272), the quality should be there. The real magic is Monday afternoon. The wind goes glassy, NNE at only 3 mph. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the NNW, but it's glassy. A clean, smooth face to work with. It's a small, clean, fun wave.
Then Tuesday the 22nd morning keeps that glassy feel with a light SW wind and a 4ft NNW swell. It's small, but it's clean. If you're a beginner or just want an easy session, this is your window.
That's the best window we've got. Everything else is a fight against the wind and chop. For the experienced crew, the bigger swells with the cross-winds might be fun for a kite, but not for a paddle.
Keep your eyes on that last week. Fingers crossed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NE 5 | W 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1047 | 737 | 482 | 211 | 470 | 306 | 219 | 913 | 572 | 530 | 342 | 108 | 89 | 65 | 45 | 67 | 239 | 680 | 1307 | 1144 | 657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:15AM3.34m | 6:31PM3.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:16PM0.05m | 00:38AM0.09m | ||||||||
8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | W 8 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
1047 | 737 | 482 | 211 | 470 | 306 | 151 | 44 | 572 | 530 | 342 | 108 | 89 | 65 | 45 | 67 | 239 | 680 | 1307 | 1144 | 657 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 10 | NW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | S 12 | W 8 |
28 | 14 | 8 | 79 | — | 171 | 81 | 50 | 77 | 18 | 17 | 37 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 33 | 85 | 68 | — | 3 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 16 | NNW 13 | W 13 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | — | W 7 | N 8 | NNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | S 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 96 | 3 | 31 | 9 | 8 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 60 | 41 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | N 8 | NNW 12 | NE 5 | — | — | — | NE 6 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | 219 | 913 | 64 | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 41 | 49 | 98 | 123 | 79 | 79 | 147 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 24 | 154 | 0 | 24 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 187 | 39 | 26 | 131 | 26 | 26 | 128 | 39 | 26 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 146 |
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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.










