Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast starts off quiet, but there’s a proper pulse coming through. The first real surfable waves show up on Monday, September 16th, with that initial jump in swell, but it’s not the cleanest. The early days are small and the wind isn’t backing it up, so the wait is on for the good stuff.

We’re looking at Playa do Carreiro. It’s a river mouth setup, exposed to the swell, and this stretch of coastline needs a decent window of clean conditions to really shine. The water’s sitting at around 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a good wetsuit.

Monday, September 14 – The morning is glassy with a 3ft NW groundswell coming in at 11 seconds. It’s clean, there’s light energy (combined energy of 230) but it’s a tiny start. The afternoon turns cross-on from the WNW and the quality drops off into poor.

Tuesday, September 15 – Swell drops right off. The morning is clean but only 1ft, and the afternoon has a blustery NNW wind at 22 mph. Not a session worth paddling for.

Wednesday, September 16 – Swell bumps up to 6ft in the morning from the NNW but the period is short, just 8 seconds. The energy climbs solidly (506 in the morning, 654 in the afternoon) but that short period and strong cross-off wind over 22 mph makes it choppy and unappealing. This is more of a kite day than a surf day.

Thursday, September 17 – Morning is the first real highlight. Clean offshore wind from the NNE at 12 mph, a solid 6ft NW groundswell with a 10-second period, and the energy is pumping (580). This is a good, punchy wave for intermediates and above. The afternoon cranks to 6ft but the wind swings cross-off from the NNW and it gets a bit wild.

Friday, September 18 – The morning holds at 5ft with clean conditions but the wind is cross-off. The afternoon sees a jump to 8ft with a long 14-second period – that’s a serious groundswell pushing a massive 2211 combined energy. But the wind stays cross-off and the conditions are marginal. Big, raw energy if you’re an experienced local, but not for the faint-hearted.

Saturday, September 19 – This is the best on offer. The morning is absolute gold. Clean NE offshore wind at 6 mph, a solid 7ft NW groundswell with a 13-second period, and energy at 1334. This is proper, powerful, well-shaped surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays good at 6ft, though the wind turns cross-off from the NNW.

Sunday, September 20 – Still fun. Morning has 5ft NW swell with a light east breeze keeping it clean. The afternoons drop a touch but stay surfable. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but with this quality, expect company.

Monday, September 21 – Another standout. A glassy, clean morning with zero wind, 7ft NW groundswell at a very long 14-second period – 1514 energy. This is a beautiful, clean, powerful swell hitting the river mouth. The long period might make it a bit tricky for beach breaks, but at a river mouth, it should line up nicely. The afternoon stays excellent at 6ft.

Tuesday, September 22 – Drops off a little. 4ft in the morning, still clean, still fun. Nothing special but a solid morning session.

Wednesday, September 23 – Small again. 2ft glassy in the morning, but very ordinary. Afternoon is poor.

Thursday, September 24 – Picks up a little to 3ft with clean conditions. Good, but not the standout windows.

Friday, September 25 – Another top day. Morning has 6ft from the WNW with a 14-second groundswell, clean cross-off wind, massive energy (1398). The afternoon turns glassy with 6ft and same long period – perfect conditions for experienced surfers. This is a tie for the best on offer alongside Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st.

Saturday, September 26 – Drops back to 4ft, a bit cross-shore in the morning. The afternoon cleans up to 4ft with light cross-off.

Sunday, September 27 – Swell bumps to 6ft but the wind turns cross-on and onshore in the afternoon. Not the day to get excited about.

Monday, September 28 – Starts off okay. Clean cross-off wind, 6ft from the WNW with decent energy (1344). But the afternoons are messy with stronger wind. Marginal.

Tuesday, September 29 – The window closes. Small, onshore winds, poor conditions.

Overall, the standouts are the mornings of Saturday, September 19, Monday, September 21, and Friday, September 25. Those are the days to circle on the calendar. Clean wind, solid long-period groundswell, and plenty of energy for good rides.

Rusty

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