Playa de Traba Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.19° N 9.05° W

Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
17.5°C
1.6° 

Playa de Traba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Traba surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNE 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 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Traba in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
4
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
1.1
W
7
0.7
WNW
6
0.4
NW
8
1.4
WSW
7
1.1
SW
9
1.5
W
8
1.2
WSW
8
2.3
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
10
2
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
35
104
34
18
197
174
286
212
1279
798
612
322
191
250
204
143
163
249
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SW
20
SW
10
SE
25
S
20
WSW
10
S
20
S
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
W
10
S
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
3:32AM2.53m
3:47PM2.84m
4:09AM2.72m
4:22PM3.05m
4:42AM2.89m
4:54PM3.22m
5:13AM3.04m
5:26PM3.35m
5:45AM3.14m
5:57PM3.41m
6:16AM3.20m
6:30PM3.41m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.87m
9:31AM0.82m
10:02PM0.65m
10:07AM0.62m
10:35PM0.45m
10:40AM0.43m
11:07PM0.28m
11:12AM0.29m
11:37PM0.16m
11:44AM0.20m
00:08AM0.10m
12:16PM0.17m
00:40AM0.10m
rain showers
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7:52
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9:24
9:23
9:22
9:20
9:19
9:16
9:15
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1
1
Temp °C
19
19
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20
18
18
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Feels °C
20
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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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