Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.0° 

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, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,801 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s 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 14s 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 14th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

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.

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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Monday
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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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NW
11
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0.6
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10
0.5
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9
0.7
WNW
11
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NNW
7
1.7
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11
1.7
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1.9
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1.4
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1.7
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1.5
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1.3
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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134
77
51
103
418
322
517
1070
580
652
142
365
2201
2293
1326
917
792
505
350
1006
Wind (km/h)
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5
WNW
5
N
20
N
35
NNW
35
N
35
NNE
35
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30
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20
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35
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10
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Wind State
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cross-on
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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
12:31PM0.17m
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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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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