Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with N 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s in store for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
We’ve got a bit of a dry spell to start. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t arrive until Tuesday, July 21st, so expect a few days of flat, frustrating conditions before anything happens.
Playa de Traba is a consistent, easy-going break for beginners, but the water temperature is running a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, sitting at about 63°F.
The standout window is Tuesday morning, July 21st. We’re looking at a clean 6ft swell from the NNE, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is glassy, coming light from the WNW at just 3 mph, so the surface will be dead smooth. The wave energy is solid (384). It’s not a monster, but for a beginner spot, it’s perfect. Keep in mind, crowds are sometimes a thing here, so your best bet is to paddle out early.
Later that Tuesday afternoon, the breeze turns a bit cross-on, so definitely stick to the morning.
After that, the swell sticks around similar size through Wednesday the 22nd, but the wind gets trickier, either cross or cross-on, so the quality takes a hit. Another pulse comes through around Monday, July 27th, with a 5ft to 6ft NW swell, but the wind is cross-on again, leaving it a bit bumpy. The energy is higher (537), but the wind keeps it from being a top-tier session.
By the end of July and into early August, the swell drops back to small, knee-to-waist high stuff, and the wind stays messy, so the surf just fades out. Not a classic run for Traba, but that Tuesday morning is the one to mark on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
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 kJ | 21 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 26 | 73 | 122 | 134 | 179 | 184 | 452 | 683 | 354 | 434 | 573 | 148 | 132 | 172 | 88 | 51 | 53 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:28PM3.55m | 7:56AM3.08m | 8:14PM3.37m | 8:41AM2.93m | 8:59PM3.13m | 9:27AM2.76m | 9:46PM2.85m | 10:17AM2.60m | 10:39PM2.60m | 11:14AM2.47m | 11:42PM2.40m | 12:21PM2.40m | 00:55AM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.15m | 1:45AM0.07m | 1:53PM0.27m | 2:30AM0.25m | 2:39PM0.45m | 3:14AM0.47m | 3:27PM0.66m | 4:01AM0.70m | 4:20PM0.87m | 4:53AM0.90m | 5:22PM1.04m | 5:54AM1.05m | 6:36PM1.12m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | N 7 | NNE 8 | WNW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 21 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 184 | 452 | 38 | 354 | 434 | 573 | 148 | 132 | 172 | 88 | 51 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 12 | W 8 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 24 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | W 8 | — | SW 16 | S 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 4 | — | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 16 | 26 | 73 | 122 | 134 | 179 | — | — | 683 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 843 | 1501 | 997 | 920 | 1359 | 150 | 146 | 146 | 26 | 24 | 64 | 39 | 0 | 249 | 0 | 24 | 146 | 0 | 24 | 338 | 0 |
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