Playa de Traba surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 16 Apr 2026 CEST
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Playa de Traba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
13.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 16th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 16th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 16th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
!
!
4
4
3
2
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
3
4
2
!
4
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.9
NE
1.2
NNE
0.9
NW
0.8
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.5
NW
1.8
NW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
3
NE
2.2
NE
2.5
NE
2.2
NE
Period(s) (?)151413121211111177998141816159887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7757519224901573177711737054873321361209476921947268018851199655897529
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SSE
5
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
30
NE
20
ENE
5
ENE
10
W
5
SSE
0
SE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
offglasscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise7:52--7:50--7:50--7:48--7:47--7:45--7:43--
Sunset-9:19--9:20--9:21--9:22--9:23--9:24--9:25-
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
light rain
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------11232-
Temp. °C131413131513131614161715141616161918131414
Feels °C (?)1111101213107119161615141414121515121210
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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.

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