Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
18.7°C
0.1° 

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


Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, NW swell with 3,080 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa do Carreiro this week:

The surf forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Carreiro in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Right now, things are pretty quiet at Playa do Carreiro, a river-mouth setup that’s exposed to WNW swells. There's a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the week and beyond has some real potential brewing.

Right now, through Monday and Tuesday, it’s small and messy. Monday afternoon sees a weak 2ft NW swell with a cross-on breeze, and it’s just not happening. Tuesday morning is a little cleaner with a N offshore and 2ft waves, but it’s barely surfable. Tuesday afternoon gets hit by strong NNW winds up to 22 mph, so forget it. Wednesday is bigger, with 6ft to 7ft NW swell, but those NNE and N winds are blowing hard at 19 to 22 mph, making it rough and poor quality. Definitely not worth it.

Then we get a turning point. Thursday, September 17th, morning is the first real standout. The swell is a solid 6ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and we’ve got offshore NNE winds at 12 mph. It’s clean and punchy, with moderate wave energy (637). This is the one to aim for if you can get out early. The afternoon gets cross-off and windy again, so the window is tight.

Friday, September 18th, morning is also a good call: 5ft NW swell, clean offshore NNE breeze, and moderate energy (427). Good conditions for an intermediate session. Friday afternoon jumps to 8ft from the NW with a very long 15-second period and massive energy (2563), but the cross-off wind and long-period groundswell might make it tricky at this river break—could be a bit straight and challenging.

Saturday, September 19th, morning is the absolute highlight of the whole outlook. 7ft NW swell with a 13-second period, clean conditions, ENE breeze at just 3 mph, and very strong energy (1334). This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session you don’t want to miss. The afternoon stays decent at 6ft but with a cross-off breeze.

Sunday the 20th is smaller but clean in the morning with 4ft NW swell and ESE winds—good for a mellow session. Then Monday, September 21st, morning is another gem: 5ft NW swell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s clean, lined-up waves with moderate energy (730). Perfect for a smooth paddle out.

The second week stays active but with smaller waves. Tuesday the 22nd has clean 4ft to 3ft NW swell—nothing special but rideable. Wednesday the 23rd drops right off to 2ft, glassy but tiny. Thursday the 24th picks up slightly to 3ft in the afternoon with clean conditions.

Friday, September 25th is worth a mention: glassy both morning and afternoon, 5ft NW swell with 11-second period and moderate energy (448/439). Clean and fun, no crowds likely if you’re early.

Sunday, September 27th, morning is the last real standout: 6ft WNW swell, glassy, with strong energy (703). That’s clean and punchy—great way to wrap up the period.

The water temperature sits at 66°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Crowds are possible at Carreiro, so keep that in mind if you’re heading out on the better days.

Overall, the best bet is Saturday morning, September 19th, with Thursday morning, September 17th and Monday morning, September 21st as close runners-up. The second week is smaller but offers some clean, glassy windows for a more relaxed paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.7
NW
11
1.9
NW
7
1.9
NNW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.2
NW
11
1.8
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
0.9
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9
1.4
NW
9
2.3
NW
15
2.5
NW
14
2
NW
13
1.7
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.5
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
77
40
119
405
436
603
1128
637
710
138
294
2553
2439
1326
932
666
414
344
744
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
N
15
N
35
NNW
35
N
30
NNE
35
N
30
NNE
20
NNE
35
NNW
25
NNE
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NNE
25
NNW
15
NNE
5
ENE
15
NW
10
E
10
ESE
10
NW
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ENE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
6:44PM2.98m
7:01AM2.85m
7:19PM2.74m
7:35AM2.68m
7:56PM2.49m
8:13AM2.47m
8:38PM2.24m
9:00AM2.26m
9:36PM2.02m
10:11AM2.10m
11:10PM1.90m
11:55AM2.07m
00:53AM1.95m
Low Tide
00:50AM0.28m
1:06PM0.35m
1:22AM0.50m
1:43PM0.57m
1:57AM0.73m
2:25PM0.81m
2:37AM0.96m
3:19PM1.03m
3:36AM1.16m
4:45PM1.18m
5:14AM1.26m
6:36PM1.16m
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Temp °C
28
23
20
23
20
18
24
22
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Feels °C
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24
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Information about the Playa do Carreiro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa do Carreiro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa do Carreiro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa do Carreiro 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 do Carreiro) 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 do Carreiro 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.

Playa do Carreiro is 24 km (15 miles) from Viana do Castelo. If you plan a holiday in Galicia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Viana do Castelo. Viana do Castelo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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