Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNW swell with 690 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this stretch of coast.
Honestly, it’s going to be a long wait for anything decent. The first week is a write-off – poor surf, chop, and cross-shore winds. The first real window doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 1st, so don’t rush to check the ocean before then.
Let's talk about Playa de Traba. Water temp is about 62°, so nearly 3° cooler than normal for this time – bring a thicker wetsuit, it’s a bit nippy.
Finally, on Saturday, August 1st, we’ve got a clean little window. Expect waves around 4 to 5 feet (1.3m) from the WNW with a 10-second period, and light south winds making it feel almost offshore. The combined swell energy is moderate (328). It’s a consistent break, and while you might see a few others, it won’t be a zoo. That’s your top pick right there.
Sunday the 2nd is smaller, around 3 to 4 feet (1.1m) from the WNW, with a cross-shore breeze that’ll mess with the shape a bit. Not the best.
Monday, August 3rd, brings another solid morning: 4 to 5 foot (1.5m) WNW swell, light south winds keeping it clean. Combined energy is moderate (393). A solid option if you missed Saturday.
After Monday, it’s back to onshore slop and choppy conditions for the rest of the outlook. Tuesday and Wednesday are a no-go with strong cross-shore winds.
So, circle Saturday, August 1st, on your calendar. That’s the one. Clean, fun-sized surf at Playa de Traba with a light offshore breeze. Get stuck in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 163 | 181 | 40 | 48 | 72 | 51 | 50 | 20 | 237 | 242 | 127 | 71 | 90 | 690 | 516 | 452 | 342 | 246 | 173 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:42PM2.40m | 12:21PM2.40m | 00:55AM2.31m | 1:32PM2.42m | 2:07AM2.33m | 2:35PM2.52m | 3:05AM2.43m | 3:26PM2.67m | 3:51AM2.57m | 4:09PM2.84m | 4:31AM2.70m | 4:46PM3.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM1.04m | 5:54AM1.05m | 6:36PM1.12m | 7:04AM1.11m | 7:50PM1.10m | 8:10AM1.07m | 8:52PM0.99m | 9:05AM0.96m | 9:41PM0.84m | 9:51AM0.81m | 10:22PM0.68m | 10:29AM0.66m | 10:59PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | S 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 163 | 181 | 40 | 48 | 72 | 51 | 50 | 20 | 237 | 3 | 127 | 71 | 90 | 690 | 516 | 452 | 342 | 246 | 173 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NE 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 12 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 40 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1 | — | 9 | 27 | 83 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 12 | — | S 11 | W 8 | S 11 | — | W 8 | NE 6 | WNW 9 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 10 | 26 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | N 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 242 | — | — | — | — | 56 | 143 | 201 | 118 | 135 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1035 | 30 | 0 | 154 | 39 | 0 | 583 | 155 | 39 | 150 | 0 | 39 | 49 | 39 |
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