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Playa de Traba surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 15 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.0° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Traba over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | |
1730 | 1243 | 770 | 486 | 322 | 187 | 262 | 743 | 1558 | 990 | 673 | 834 | 550 | 528 | 1081 | 2245 | 1648 | 1016 | 691 | 711 | 792 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off | |
High Tide | 3:58PM3.27m | 4:18AM3.36m | 4:42PM3.43m | 5:05AM3.41m | 5:27PM3.51m | 5:54AM3.38m | 6:14PM3.51m | 6:44AM3.26m | 7:04PM3.43m | 7:37AM3.07m | 7:57PM3.29m | 8:35AM2.85m | 8:56PM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42AM0.15m | 10:04PM0.17m | 10:27AM0.05m | 10:51PM0.02m | 11:11AM0.03m | 11:39PM-0.04m | 11:57AM0.08m | 00:28AM-0.01m | 12:45PM0.20m | 1:21AM0.11m | 1:36PM0.37m | 2:18AM0.29m | 2:31PM0.57m | 3:21AM0.48m | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 |
 kJ | 7 | 1243 | 770 | 486 | 322 | 187 | 187 | 433 | 1558 | 990 | 673 | 834 | 550 | 528 | 1081 | 2245 | 1648 | 1016 | 691 | 711 | 792 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | S 13 | W 16 | NNE 7 | NW 13 | NW 15 | NW 14 | — | — | — | NNW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | NE 5 | SW 14 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 44 | 262 | 743 | — | — | — | 18 | 21 | 35 | 284 | — | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 12 | WNW 15 | NE 7 | WNW 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | W 16 | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | 13 | 82 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1730 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 670 | 26 | 39 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 265 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 39 | 0 | 24 | 64 | 0 |
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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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