Playa de Traba Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.19° N 9.05° W

Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
17.0°C
1.9° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,156 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.2m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for Playa de Traba. We've got a slow cooker of a forecast, a lot of small, choppy days to wade through before the real deal shows up. It’s a proper test of patience for the next week or so, but don't let the flat spells fool you, there's a beauty lurking at the end.

First off, Playa de Traba is a consistent beginner-friendly beach. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary. Right now, from Wednesday the 2nd to Friday the 4th, it’s pretty weak. Swell is tiny, around 2ft to 3ft from the WNW, with short period wind swell. The wind is a cross or cross-onshore, messing up any chance of a clean wave. The combined energy is weak (84-157), so honestly, leave the board in the car. It's flat, and it's not worth the paddle.

We get a little tease on Saturday the 5th morning. The swell jumps a bit to 3ft, but more importantly, it swings to the NNW and has a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind goes cross-offshore from the NE. This is a clean setup, and the combined energy is 629, which is moderate. The problem is the swell is small for such a long period, and at a beach break, it might be a bit too straight and fat. It could be a few fun, glassy runners for a log, but don't expect much push.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off with onshore winds, and Monday the 7th through the rest of the first week is just messy. We've got some bigger swell (5ft to 6ft) on the 7th, but it's cross-onshore and choppy. The combined energy gets up into the 800s, but it's not surfable. Not worth a second look.

The real standout, the one you've been waiting for, is Tuesday the 15th of September. This is the highlight of the whole outlook. The morning starts glassy, with a 5ft WNW swell at a 10-second period, combined energy of 555. That's already good, but the afternoon is where it gets special. The wind goes glassy again, the swell jumps to 7ft from the WNW, the period stretches to a very long 13 seconds, and the combined energy rockets to 1599. This is strong, clean, powerful surf. The swell direction is perfect for the break. At 7ft, it's pushing into expert territory, but for those who can handle it, this is the session. Wednesday the 16th morning holds clean too, with a 6ft WNW swell and glassy conditions, still excellent for experienced surfers, but the Tuesday afternoon is the clear king.

A few other days pop up as decent but not top tier. Friday the 11th morning has clean 4ft NW swell, and Monday the 14th morning has clean 5ft W swell. They're worth a paddle if you miss the big window, but they don't hold a candle to that Tuesday.

So to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a slow grind. Don't get frustrated, that's just how it goes here sometimes. The golden ticket is Tuesday the 15th afternoon and Wednesday the 16th morning. That is where you need to be. Keep your eyes on the long range, because that one looks like the real deal, but it's a while away, so take it with a grain of salt for now.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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283
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:03AM3.02m
8:24PM2.98m
8:49AM2.86m
9:16PM2.73m
9:48AM2.67m
10:28PM2.51m
11:10AM2.55m
00:05AM2.40m
12:47PM2.60m
1:39AM2.51m
2:07PM2.82m
2:48AM2.73m
Low Tide
1:51AM0.33m
2:09PM0.44m
2:33AM0.53m
2:59PM0.64m
3:26AM0.77m
4:05PM0.85m
4:39AM0.97m
5:36PM0.95m
6:14AM1.03m
7:15PM0.86m
7:43AM0.89m
8:31PM0.61m
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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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