
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,152 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 0.2m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at the next 16 days for Playa de Traba. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real gem coming up if you’ve got some patience.
The pattern starts quiet, with small, short-period swell and onshore or cross winds making for pretty ordinary conditions. The first couple of days, Thursday the 3rd through Friday the 4th, are really not worth paddling out for. Just tiny waves and messy wind. But hold on, because everything changes for Saturday the 5th.
That Saturday morning, the 5th of September, is the standout. A solid 1.8m (that’s about 6 ft) NW swell rolls in, with a period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined swell energy is strong at 1191, and with a light ENE breeze keeping it clean, this will be excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a bit much for beginners at that size. Then Saturday afternoon gets even better: the wind goes glassy with a WSW breeze at 0 km/h, and the swell stays at 1.8m, period dropping just a touch to 13 seconds, energy still very strong at 1110. That afternoon session is the one to aim for. The swell direction is NW, which is the optimum for Playa de Traba, so the break should be lined up nicely. Just be aware, the long period means the waves will have plenty of power and longer lulls, perfect for a point or reef setup. This is a beach break though, so expect some sections to stand up steep. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but for a Saturday with this quality, expect company.
Sunday the 6th sees the swell drop back, and the wind turns cross-on in the afternoon, making it less appealing. The rest of the first week and into the second is a mix of average-size NW swell with moderate cross-shore winds and marginal conditions. Monday the 7th has a solid 2.0m (about 7 ft) swell but the cross-off wind isn’t clean, and Tuesday and Wednesday look average at best.
Looking further out, there’s another pulse for Monday the 14th of September. The swell jumps to 2.5m (over 8 ft) from the NW with a 14-second period and very strong energy at 2570. That is big, expert-only territory, and with a moderate NE cross-shore wind, it’s going to be challenging and a bit lumpy. Not the clean standout like the 5th, but powerful.
The following days hold smaller, weaker swell with persistent cross winds. Nothing else really grabs you as a must-surf session. For the average surfer, Saturday the 5th is the clear winner. For the experts, the 14th offers size and power, but you’ll be dealing with a cross-shore breeze.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
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62 | 73 | 73 | 108 | 137 | 121 | 154 | 1152 | 1018 | 604 | 286 | 171 | 918 | 937 | 755 | 388 | 179 | 480 | 582 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:24PM2.98m | 8:49AM2.86m | 9:16PM2.73m | 9:48AM2.67m | 10:28PM2.51m | 11:10AM2.55m | 00:05AM2.40m | 12:47PM2.60m | 1:39AM2.51m | 2:07PM2.82m | 2:48AM2.73m | 3:07PM3.10m | 3:40AM2.96m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM0.53m | 2:59PM0.64m | 3:26AM0.77m | 4:05PM0.85m | 4:39AM0.97m | 5:36PM0.95m | 6:14AM1.03m | 7:15PM0.86m | 7:43AM0.89m | 8:31PM0.61m | 8:48AM0.65m | 9:27PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | |
9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
62 | 73 | 73 | 108 | 137 | 121 | 154 | 1152 | 1018 | 604 | 286 | 171 | 918 | 937 | 755 | 388 | 179 | 480 | 582 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SW 15 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 11 | NE 6 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 11 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 32 | 76 | 79 | 103 | 108 | 73 | 16 | 2 | — | 66 | 31 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NW 9 | SW 14 | — | N 12 | N 11 | NW 16 | SW 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
24 | 3 | 8 | — | 3 | 3 | 62 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
8 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 102 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 0 | 26 | 24 | 39 | 39 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 265 | 406 | 68 | 128 | 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.










