Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
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 shaping up for Playa de Traba over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a rough start. We’re looking at a long, dry patch for the first few days. The surf is small and the wind is messy, so you’re not missing much. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday the 3rd of August, and even then, it’s just a brief window.
The standout session is going to be Monday morning, the 3rd of August. We’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the W, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (201). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW, which is cleaning things up nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at that size, so it’s a good chance to get a few if you’re patient. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
After that, the forecast gets iffy again. We get a little glassy moment on Wednesday the 5th of August with a 3ft NW swell and no wind, but the energy is weak (132) and the waves will be pretty ordinary. The rest of the first week is mostly cross-shore wind and chop.
The second week doesn’t bring much joy either. There’s a bit more size around the 8th and 9th of August, with swell hitting 5ft to 5ft from the W and NNW, but the wind is cross-on and the conditions are choppy. The energy hits moderate to strong (407–419), but it’s just not clean enough to get excited about. The direction is not ideal for Playa de Traba either, which is exposed to NW; the W and NNW swells are a bit off.
There’s a promising-looking morning on Tuesday the 11th of August, with a 4ft W swell and a 10-second period, and light NNE wind. The energy is solid (315), but it’s a cross-shore, and the tide might be a factor. It’s marginal, not a sure thing. Crowds are sometimes a problem here, so if it does come together, expect a few locals out.
Overall, don’t hold your breath. The pattern is inconsistent, and the clean windows are few and far between. Monday the 3rd is your best bet, but even then, keep expectations low. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
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 kJ | 87 | 138 | 134 | 63 | 66 | 89 | 80 | 190 | 165 | 79 | 122 | 111 | 60 | 73 | 100 | 95 | 94 | 76 | 49 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:45AM2.98m | 6:59PM3.26m | 7:19AM2.98m | 7:32PM3.21m | 7:54AM2.93m | 8:08PM3.11m | 8:32AM2.86m | 8:49PM2.97m | 9:17AM2.76m | 9:38PM2.79m | 10:13AM2.65m | 10:43PM2.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:43PM0.34m | 1:11AM0.29m | 1:17PM0.37m | 1:45AM0.33m | 1:53PM0.45m | 2:21AM0.41m | 2:33PM0.56m | 3:03AM0.54m | 3:21PM0.70m | 3:54AM0.70m | 4:22PM0.84m | 5:00AM0.84m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 80 | 73 | 55 | 41 | 28 | 89 | 80 | 190 | 44 | 79 | 122 | 111 | 60 | 73 | 100 | 95 | 94 | 76 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 7 | W 10 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | WSW 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 32 | 37 | 7 | 21 | 66 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 47 | 18 | 29 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 71 | 48 | 47 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | — | — | WSW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 12 | SW 12 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 16 | — | — | 13 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 33 | 35 | 40 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 87 | 138 | 134 | 63 | — | — | 1 | — | 165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 26 | 39 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
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