Playa de Traba Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.19° N 9.05° W

Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Traba sea temperature is
17.6° C
1.1° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Traba in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Playa de Traba over the next couple of weeks. Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap with very little to get excited about.

The first few days are a real tease. Wednesday morning, July 29th, we’ve got glassy conditions with a light offshore wind, but the swell is tiny at 3ft from the NW with a weak period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak (140), and it’s just surfable, not good. That’s the only real window for a paddle in the near term, and it’s barely worth it.

From Wednesday afternoon, it goes downhill fast and stays there for over a week. The wind swings onshore or cross-shore, and the swell drops even further. We’re looking at days of poor surf conditions with nothing but small, choppy waves. There’s a solid gap from Wednesday afternoon all the way through to the end of the first week of August with no real recommendations.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, if you’re patient, things start to look a little more interesting around the second week. On Friday, August 7th, we see the swell push up to 5ft to 5ft from the NNW, but it’s short-period stuff (7 seconds) and the wind is cross-shore. The energy climbs into the moderate range (268 to 305), but conditions are still marginal. Not a standout, but it’s the first sign of life.

The real call for the brave is on the morning of Saturday, August 8th. The swell is 6ft from the NNE, but the period is a disappointing 6 seconds. The wind is light cross-onshore. It’s still marginal and a bit lumpy, but if you’re desperate, that’s the biggest swell of the window. The energy is moderate (286). After that, the wind picks up hard on Sunday and Monday, making a mess of things.

The final hope is Wednesday, August 12th. The swell is 5ft to 5ft from the W with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy is strong (355 to 412). The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not clean, but it’s the most powerful swell of the forecast. If you’re an experienced surfer who can handle a bit of chop, that morning might offer a few fun ones. Beginners should sit this one out – 5ft is pushing it for them.

The rest of the month is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Honestly, for this stretch, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
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0.9
NW
8
0.8
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8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
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9
0.7
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9
0.7
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NE
6
0.7
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8
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8
0.8
WSW
7
0.7
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7
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9
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9
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9
0.6
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Energy kJ
120
82
53
52
32
20
27
54
80
74
108
80
89
116
76
67
49
106
78
74
71
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
NW
5
ENE
10
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
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25
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15
SW
15
W
10
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15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
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20
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:21PM3.13m
5:40AM2.91m
5:54PM3.22m
6:13AM2.96m
6:27PM3.27m
6:45AM2.98m
6:59PM3.26m
7:19AM2.98m
7:32PM3.21m
7:54AM2.93m
8:08PM3.11m
8:32AM2.86m
8:49PM2.97m
Low Tide
11:05AM0.52m
11:34PM0.41m
11:38AM0.42m
00:07AM0.33m
12:11PM0.35m
00:39AM0.29m
12:43PM0.34m
1:11AM0.29m
1:17PM0.37m
1:45AM0.33m
1:53PM0.45m
2:21AM0.41m
2:33PM0.56m
3:03AM0.54m
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10:01
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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