
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, NW swell with 813 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with NNW 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 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks around Playa de Traba.
Straight up, it’s a slow start. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for until this Sunday morning, the 13th. We’ve got a few days of small, messy, cross-shore junk to sit through first, with wave heights barely reaching 3 ft and energy levels that are weak to moderate. The wind is mostly from the NE, blowing across the swell, making everything choppy and uninviting. You’ll be better off waxing your board or checking the tides for the next week.
Sunday, 13th September brings our first real chance. The morning is the pick, with a clean 6 ft NW swell, a period of 12 seconds, and a cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The combined swell energy is solid, sitting at 905 (moderate). It’s still a beginner-friendly break, but the conditions will be clean and fun. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy again, so get out early.
Things go quiet again on Monday morning, the 14th, but for a different reason. The wind drops to nothing—glass—and the swell is a clean 3 ft from the NW. It’s not big, but with a period of 11 seconds and glassy conditions, this is a proper longboard or grovel session. The energy is low (298), but it’s clean as a whistle. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
After that, we’re back into a poor run of NE wind chop and messy cross-onshore slop until the end of the week. The swell tries to build again on the 17th, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) and cross-chop, making it a no-go.
Now, here’s the standout. Sunday, 20th September. This is a proper pulse. The morning sees a 10 ft NW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a massive 5027 (very strong). This is a serious swell. It’s too big for beginners, and even for experienced surfers, it’s pushing the limits at this beach break. The long period means it’s going to be fat and powerful, better suited to a reef or point, but if you’re an expert and you know the sandbanks, this could be a session to remember. The afternoon stays over 12 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it less clean.
Monday, 21st September is the other big day. The morning is glassy with an 8 ft NW swell at 12 seconds. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is still high (1920), and the clean conditions will give you proper, lined-up waves. The afternoon picks up a slight cross-onshore breeze, but it’s still a great day.
The following days settle back down to smaller, cleaner conditions with cross-offshore winds, perfect for a mellow morning session on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of September, with waves around 3 ft to 5 ft. The wind is light and offshore, making for clean, glassy faces.
Bottom line: The first week is a write-off until Sunday. The real gold is the 20th and 21st – that’s your big swell window. The 14th offers a glassy, small-wave option. The last few days of the outlook are clean but small. It’s a waiting game, but it’ll pay off for the big wave crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NE 5 | WNW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 |
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750 | 473 | 301 | 81 | 134 | 122 | 106 | 96 | 229 | 613 | 813 | 736 | 343 | 194 | 148 | 110 | 63 | 99 | 341 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:24AM3.16m | 4:39PM3.53m | 5:04AM3.29m | 5:18PM3.61m | 5:40AM3.35m | 5:55PM3.57m | 6:15AM3.34m | 6:31PM3.45m | 6:49AM3.25m | 7:05PM3.24m | 7:22AM3.11m | 7:40PM2.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:52PM0.18m | 1:11AM0.29m | 1:28PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.52m | ||||||
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | |
8:58 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 |
750 | 473 | 301 | 81 | 134 | 122 | 70 | 96 | 83 | 613 | 813 | 736 | 343 | 194 | 148 | 110 | 63 | 99 | 341 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 15 | WNW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 10 | NE 6 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 9 | W 8 | N 13 |
98 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 39 | 229 | 78 | 3 | 3 | 98 | 40 | 56 | 34 | 53 | 19 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | — | N 8 | NNW 17 | NW 9 | W 9 | — | — | S 12 | WNW 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NW 11 | N 13 | — |
31 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 3 | — | 1 | 28 | 68 | 40 | — | — | 3 | 64 | 18 | 5 | 33 | 14 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | NW 6 | NNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 106 | 69 | 161 | 131 | 92 | 80 | 105 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 50 | 227 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 68 | 0 | 39 | 150 | 26 | 26 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 154 | 26 |
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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.










