Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Playa de Traba.

The first bit of the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a real standout on Saturday afternoon that’s got my attention. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

For Saturday morning, it’s cloudy with a light 6 mph cross-shore breeze from the NE and a 5 ft NW swell at 14 seconds. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The real gem is Saturday afternoon. The sky clears, the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the NNW, and the swell jumps to a clean 6 ft from the NW with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is sitting at 1224 (moderate to strong), and with those glassy conditions, this is the pick of the entire outlook. It’s a solid size for experienced surfers, but beginners might find it a bit much.

Sunday morning sees a drop-off. Some clouds roll in, a 3 mph cross-onshore breeze from the WSW, and a 4 ft NW swell at 11 seconds. It’s a bit messy. Sunday afternoon is even worse – a 2 ft swell from the WNW with a 17-second period, but onshore wind from the NW at 6 mph makes it a write-off.

Monday morning brings a bit of hope back. Some clouds, a 6 mph cross-onshore breeze from the N, and a 7 ft WNW swell at 12 seconds. The energy is strong (1102), but the cross-onshore wind keeps it from being perfect. Monday afternoon is similar, with a 6 ft swell and a 6 mph cross-onshore breeze – still not the cleanest.

Tuesday is a no-go. A 12 mph cross-offshore breeze from the SSW in the morning with a 4 ft WNW swell just doesn’t line up, and by the afternoon, light rain and a 9 mph cross-onshore wind from the W make it choppy and poor.

From Wednesday through to the end of the second week, it’s a tough run. Wednesday morning has a 8 ft swell from the NNW, but a 12 mph cross-shore wind from the NNE creates a lot of chop. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s not holding together well. The rest of the week is a mix of cross-shore winds and poor conditions, with swell sizes dropping and the wind picking up.

The standout for the whole period is undeniably Saturday afternoon. That 6 ft NW swell with glassy conditions is the one to aim for. The second best is probably Monday morning, with a solid 7 ft swell and a bit of cross-onshore wind, but it’s still surfable if you’re keen.

After that, it’s a long wait. There’s a slim chance on the morning of the 15th of September with a 4 ft NNE swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ENE, but it’s weak. The 20th of September morning has a glassy 2 ft NW swell, but it’s small and weak.

Crowds at Playa de Traba can be a problem sometimes, so if you’re heading out for that Saturday afternoon session, expect some company.

That’s the long and short of it. The first Saturday afternoon is the one to circle.

Rusty

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