Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
18.8° C
0.5° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,643 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Carreiro in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag for Playa do Carreiro. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, but there’s a couple of moments that’ll make it worth paddling out.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Friday morning, August 21st. It’s not the best, but it’s something. The swell is coming from the NW at 5ft with a 10-second period, moderate energy (526), and a clean cross-off wind from the north. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing weird. It’s a river break, so it’s a little more forgiving than a straight beach. It’s a marginal call though, so keep your expectations in check.

The next standout is Sunday morning, August 23rd. A cleaner looking window with a 5ft swell from the west at 10 seconds, and a light cross-off from the ESE. The energy is moderate (422), and the wind is light, making for clean conditions. This is the best call of the first week.

Now, Thursday August 27th is a no-go. The swell is up to 7ft to 8ft from the WNW, but the wind is straight onshore and the energy is high (682-1050). It’s blown out and messy. For the experts only, and even then, it’s not pretty.

The real standout of the whole forecast is Friday morning, August 28th. This is the one. A massive 10ft WNW groundswell with a 11-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is pumping at 1935. This is for experts only – over 8ft, it’s big and powerful. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean, but the size means it’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell is a bit too big for this break, so it’s a serious session. If you’re not a pro, give it a miss.

Saturday morning, August 29th offers a nice reset. The swell drops to 5ft from the NW, and we get a clean offshore wind from the NNE. Energy is moderate (307). This is a much more manageable size, and the offshore wind will groom it nicely. A good option for the intermediate crew.

The second week looks quieter. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, shows a 5ft WNW swell with a clean cross-off breeze and moderate energy (312). It’s a decent, workable option.

Then, on Saturday morning, September 5th, we get a very interesting one. A 3ft swell from the NW, but with a very long 14-second period, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is still moderate (563). This is a long-period groundswell, which means better shaped waves and more grunt, but it can be a bit straight at beach breaks. At a river break, it might actually line up nicely. It’s promising, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

There’s a big gap in quality mid-week, especially from August 25th to 26th when it’s pretty much all onshore wind and poor conditions. The crowd factor at Playa do Carreiro is “sometimes” busy, so on the good days, expect a few other heads in the water.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
0.9
W
12
1.4
W
10
1.4
WSW
9
1.5
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9
1.6
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8
2.2
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8
1.4
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7
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7
1.3
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6
1.2
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7
1.2
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8
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W
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
664
499
517
216
141
61
233
392
321
342
314
545
168
94
105
118
126
163
432
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
N
25
NNW
5
ENE
10
S
15
SW
5
ESE
10
ESE
20
ESE
5
SE
15
SE
35
S
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSE
10
SW
20
SSW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:25PM2.07m
11:04AM2.12m
11:54PM1.96m
12:36PM2.11m
1:25AM2.01m
1:53PM2.24m
2:28AM2.16m
2:46PM2.43m
3:12AM2.33m
3:26PM2.63m
3:48AM2.51m
4:01PM2.82m
4:21AM2.66m
Low Tide
4:31AM1.11m
5:31PM1.15m
6:01AM1.19m
7:09PM1.12m
7:29AM1.12m
8:18PM0.97m
8:28AM0.95m
9:05PM0.78m
9:10AM0.75m
9:42PM0.58m
9:46AM0.56m
10:15PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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