Playa de Traba Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.19° N 9.05° W

Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
18.9°C
0.2° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,021 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 8th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 12th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here with the long-range look at what’s on the menu. We’re dialled into Playa de Traba for the next couple of weeks, but I won’t lie to you – it’s a bit of a slow cooker. The first half of the window is pretty average, with a heap of poor surf and wonky winds. But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

Right out of the gate, Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are nothing to get excited about. Tuesday morning offers a small 4 ft WNW swell, but it’s short period and the wind is cross-off, not exactly groomed. The afternoon bumps up to 6 ft from the NW but the period drops and the wind goes all crossy. Honestly, not worth dropping everything for. The combined energy is moderate at best, around 276 and 496.

Thursday the 10th shows a little pulse. Morning sees 5 ft from the NNW with light cross-shore breeze and moderate energy (468). It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the best of a bad bunch early on. That afternoon the wind actually goes offshore from the NW, but the swell drops to 4 ft. Still, clean conditions are a win.

Then we hit a pretty grim stretch. From Friday the 11th right through to Sunday the 15th, it’s mostly cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and poor surf. The combined energy figures bounce around a bit – 176, 162, 349, 822 – but the wind just ruins it. There’s a decent 5 ft NW groundswell on Sunday the 13th morning with a 13-second period and clean conditions (energy at 975), but the wind is cross-off and the score is only marginal. A tease, really.

Now, Monday the 14th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a small but clean 3 ft NW swell in the morning, 11-second period, light cross-off breeze, and moderate energy (399). Then the afternoon is the real gem: 3 ft NW with glassy conditions, 11-second period – that’s a proper clean, calm session. The energy is still moderate (283), but the quality is there. This is the standout early pick for anyone wanting silky waves and no chop. It’s a beginner-friendly size, too, so perfect for a quiet Monday session.

From there, it trails off again. Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th is mostly poor surf, fresh breezes, and lumpy cross-chop. There’s a decent 5 ft NW swell on Thursday the 17th morning but the wind is strong and messy – not worth the fight.

The next real highlight lands on Friday the 18th morning. We’ve got a 7 ft NE swell with a horrible 6-second period, but it’s clean with cross-off wind and high energy (773). That short period means it’ll be a bit junky and fat, but for a beach break, it could offer some punchy little sections for experts only – 7 ft is too big for beginners.

But hold on – Saturday the 19th morning is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. Glassy conditions, 5 ft from the NE, 7-second period, and the combined energy is solidly moderate at 427. That glass is a massive positive – it’ll be smooth, clean, and fun for anyone comfortable with chest-to-head-high waves. The wind is offshore from the SSW, so expect nice lines. This is your day.

Sunday the 20th fades back to marginal, with lighter cross-shore winds and a 4 ft NW swell, but the energy is dropping.

Then the second week throws a proper curveball. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd see a serious pulse of groundswell – we’re talking 8 ft NW on Monday afternoon with a very long 15-second period and combined energy of 2847 – that’s strong. The Tuesday morning keeps 7 ft NW, 13 seconds, energy at 1588. But the wind is cross-on and choppy both days. That long period groundswell will be straight and dumpy at a beach break, better suited for a point or reef. For Playa de Traba, only experienced surfers should even look at this, and expect it to be fat and closed-out in the wrong spots. Not ideal, but impressive numbers.

After that, Wednesday the 23rd drops right back to 4 ft NW with moderate energy and cross-shore winds – back to average.

So, if you’re keen: the glassy morning of Saturday the 19th September is the best bet for clean, fun waves. Monday the 14th afternoon is also a glassy little gem for a gentle session. The big swell on the 21st and 22nd is a spectacle but for experts only and sketchy with the wind.

That’s the story, folks.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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9
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NNW
12
1.5
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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470
264
185
585
505
410
301
84
160
135
117
138
382
905
865
825
537
229
134
108
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
NNE
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NE
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NE
25
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High Tide
3:07PM3.10m
3:40AM2.96m
3:56PM3.35m
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
Low Tide
8:48AM0.65m
9:27PM0.34m
9:39AM0.39m
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
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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.

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