Playa de Traba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Playa de Traba. This is a consistent, exposed beach that handles a NW swell best, and it’s mostly a beginner’s spot, so keep that in mind.

Right off the bat, Playa de Traba has got some swell coming through, but for this Sunday and Monday, the conditions are pretty average. We’ve got waves around 5ft to 7ft from the WNW/NW with moderate cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, so expect some chop and not the cleanest lines. The combined wave energy is moderate but bumpy – around (475) on Sunday morning dropping to (404) in the afternoon. Not the day to get excited.

Tuesday and Wednesday bring more of the same, but the swell drops right away. By Wednesday, we’re looking at tiny 2ft leftovers and messy winds. There’s a real lull in quality here from the middle of the week through to the end of the first week.

The first real standout doesn’t show up until Sunday, the 6th of September. The morning session that day is your best bet early on. The swell holds at a clean 4ft from the WNW, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the ENE and it’s described as clean. Combined wave energy is light at (314), but that offshore breeze will make the surfaces glassy for the crew who paddle out early. No crowds expected, so it’s a great window for beginners to get some clean little runners.

After a few more marginal days, the energy starts to build again. By Tuesday the 8th, we get a late pulse of long-period NNW groundswell – 5ft at 12 seconds, but the wind stays cross-shore and bumpy. Still only a minor blip.

Now, the real highlight is for the second weekend: Saturday the 13th of September morning and again into Monday the 14th. Saturday morning delivers a solid 8ft NNW swell with a 13-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. Combined energy jumps to a strong (1949). This one demands a bit of respect – over 8ft on a beach break like this is expert territory. The long period means more power and longer waits between sets, which can actually make the paddle-out easier, but the wave will be a bit straight at a beach break. For the experienced surfer, this is the most promising window.

Then Monday the 14th of September morning is the true standout. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the NNW, 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the SE. That’s glassy conditions – the best you’ll see in this forecast. Combined energy is still strong at (946), making for punchy, clean waves. Water temp is about 62°F, which is a bit colder than normal for September. That means bring a thicker suit. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so get in early.

After Monday the 14th, the swell backs off again. The second week has a few smaller pulses, but nothing that beats that glassy Monday morning.

Overall, the first week is pretty lackluster. The best sessions are Sunday the 6th for clean small waves, and then the 13th and especially the 14th of September for more size and quality. If you want the best of it, pencil in the 13th for experts or the 14th morning for everyone else looking for clean conditions.

Rusty.

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