Playa de Carnota Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.84° N 9.11° W

Playa de Carnota Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Carnota sea temperature is
16.4°C
2.0° 

Playa de Carnota surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Carnota surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Carnota this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Carnota over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Carnota in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 26th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
3
3
3
2
2
2
0
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1.2
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
1.6
WNW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
593
537
382
361
375
383
314
343
250
172
662
988
905
560
371
335
233
116
129
1087
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NE
5
NE
10
N
10
ENE
5
E
10
NW
5
NNE
0
E
10
NW
5
ESE
5
E
10
N
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
SW
10
SE
5
SSE
15
NW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
11:20PM2.03m
12:07PM2.19m
1:05AM2.08m
1:33PM2.33m
2:11AM2.25m
2:27PM2.54m
2:55AM2.47m
3:07PM2.77m
3:30AM2.69m
3:41PM2.99m
4:03AM2.90m
4:14PM3.18m
4:35AM3.08m
Low Tide
4:58PM1.25m
5:28AM1.32m
6:47PM1.23m
7:07AM1.24m
8:00PM1.06m
8:10AM1.03m
8:46PM0.83m
8:53AM0.80m
9:22PM0.59m
9:29AM0.58m
9:55PM0.36m
10:02AM0.37m
10:26PM0.17m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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8:19
8:21
8:22
8:23
8:25
8:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:39
8:37
8:36
8:34
8:32
8:30
8:29
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Temp °C
25
25
25
30
30
28
30
29
27
28
27
24
27
26
22
23
20
18
20
20
Feels °C
23
23
24
28
28
27
27
25
26
25
25
22
25
25
21
22
20
20
19
18
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Information about the Playa de Carnota Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Carnota 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 Carnota can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Carnota 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 Carnota) 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 Carnota 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 Carnota, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galicia, consider staying in Muros which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Galicia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Corcubion which is 13 km (8 miles) away, Boiro, Villagarcia and Ames.

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