Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Traba surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NE swell with 278 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on the cards for our local stretch.
Playa de Traba is a consistent, beginner-friendly spot, and it’s exposed to the open ocean. The water’s sitting at 63°F which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll want a decent spring suit.
The first week is a bit of a struggle. There’s really no surf worth paddling out for until the following week. The swell is tiny and the wind is all over the shop. You’ll see a few knee-high blips on Tuesday 14th, but the wind is messy and the energy is weak (159). A couple of mornings on the 15th and 17th go glassy, but with only 2ft of swell, it’s just a flat, clean lake. Not happening.
There’s a long gap of several days with nothing to recommend. You’ll be waiting until the morning of Monday 20th for a bit of a pulse. The swell picks up to 4ft from the north, and with glassy conditions, it’s surfable but very ordinary. The energy is moderate (134) but the period is short and the shape will be poor. Not a standout.
The real eye-opener hits on Sunday 26th of July. A proper groundswell rolls in from the northwest, 6ft, with a energy reading of 1182 – that’s strong, powerful surf. The period is a long 12 seconds, which will carve out some nice lines, but it’s a cross-shore wind from the NNE, so it won’t be perfect. The morning session is the pick, even if the wind is not ideal; it’s the best wave size we’ve seen. This is a big swell for the area, and over 5ft, it’s getting too much for beginners. From 7ft on the 28th, it’s only for experienced surfers.
The stand-out dawn patrol is Wednesday 29th of July. The swell holds at 6ft from the WNW, with a solid 10-second period, and the wind is light onshore. The energy is very strong (638). It’s messy, but there’s power in the water. For a beginner spot, this is a big, punchy day. Keep your wits about you.
Overall, it’s a slow start, but the last few days of the month pack a punch. The Sunday 26th morning is the best on offer for size, but the Wednesday 29th morning has a raw, powerful energy that’s a true standout – just be ready for a bit of chop.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 77 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 28 | 95 | 216 | 201 | 115 | 163 | 208 | 157 | 77 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 5:07PM3.50m | 5:37AM3.24m | 5:56PM3.61m | 6:25AM3.25m | 6:43PM3.63m | 7:11AM3.19m | 7:28PM3.55m | 7:56AM3.08m | 8:14PM3.37m | 8:41AM2.93m | 8:59PM3.13m | 9:27AM2.76m | 9:46PM2.85m | 10:17AM2.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:24PM-0.00m | 11:36AM0.12m | 00:13AM-0.07m | 12:23PM0.10m | 1:00AM-0.04m | 1:08PM0.15m | 1:45AM0.07m | 1:53PM0.27m | 2:30AM0.25m | 2:39PM0.45m | 3:14AM0.47m | 3:27PM0.66m | 4:01AM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 |
 | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | 10:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 8 | WSW 6 | W 9 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 77 | 42 | 18 | 36 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 163 | 208 | 157 | 77 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | WSW 5 | NNE 6 | SW 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SW 4 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 12 | N 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 50 | 41 | 39 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 26 | 43 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 5 | N 7 | NNE 9 | W 8 | NNE 6 | SW 13 | NNE 6 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | S 12 | SW 6 | S 21 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | W 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 40 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 10 | 28 | 95 | 216 | 201 | 115 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 0 | 24 | 128 | 34 | 62 | 154 | 830 | 658 | 826 | 751 | 843 | 154 | 173 | 150 | 294 | 0 | 0 | 406 | 0 | 24 |
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