Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NNW 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 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Playa de Traba.
It’s a frustrating start to the outlook, I’m not gonna lie. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the first week is a real write-off. The surf is on the small side, the wind is messy, and the conditions are just not cooperating. There’s a lot of poor surf and marginal days with cross-shore or cross-onshore winds chopping everything up. For a beginner-friendly spot, the water is also running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 62°.
We finally get a bit of a break around Wednesday, July 29th in the morning. The swell drops right down to 3ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds, but the magic here is the wind: it’s glassy. The combined energy is weak (131), so it’s not going to be a day of big, punchy waves, but for a clean, easy-going session on a longboard, that’s your best bet for the first week. That’s the only real standout for a while.
The second week kicks off with a bit more promise. Tuesday, August 4th in the morning is looking like the best call of the whole period. We’ve got a 4ft W swell, a period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions again. The combined energy is moderate (211), and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." That’s the one to aim for.
Then, Thursday, August 6th in the morning brings a bigger pulse from the NNW at 5ft, with a long period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light, with a slight cross-shore, and the energy is pumping up to 688. It’s a marginal call due to tide, but the potential is there. That long period will make it a bit more lined up, which is good for a beach break like this.
Friday, August 7th in the morning is another solid option. A 5ft NNW swell with a 9-second period, glassy offshore wind from the E, and good surf conditions expected. The energy is moderate (352). This is a clean, consistent window.
So, for the standout: Tuesday, August 4th morning is the cleanest, most reliable option. For size and power, Thursday, August 6th morning is the one to watch, but with the long period, expect it to be a bit more raw and maybe a little closed out at times. The glassy conditions on the 4th win it for me.
It’s a slow start, but it does get better. Hang in there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 95 | 572 | 480 | 462 | 340 | 235 | 216 | 152 | 120 | 80 | 53 | 52 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 131 | 254 | 378 | 305 | 287 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:26PM2.67m | 3:51AM2.57m | 4:09PM2.84m | 4:31AM2.70m | 4:46PM3.00m | 5:06AM2.82m | 5:21PM3.13m | 5:40AM2.91m | 5:54PM3.22m | 6:13AM2.96m | 6:27PM3.27m | 6:45AM2.98m | 6:59PM3.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:41PM0.84m | 9:51AM0.81m | 10:22PM0.68m | 10:29AM0.66m | 10:59PM0.53m | 11:05AM0.52m | 11:34PM0.41m | 11:38AM0.42m | 00:07AM0.33m | 12:11PM0.35m | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:43PM0.34m | 1:11AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 62 | 572 | 480 | 462 | 340 | 235 | 216 | 152 | 120 | 80 | 53 | 45 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 55 | 129 | 17 | 27 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WNW 11 | NNE 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 95 | 25 | 26 | 15 | 145 | 31 | 9 | 23 | 3 | 20 | 32 | 52 | 23 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | S 15 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 5 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | N 11 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 27 | 4 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 63 | 132 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 131 | 254 | 378 | 305 | 287 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 24 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 120 | 154 | 254 | 154 | 154 | 39 | 39 | 173 | 39 |
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