
Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NW swell with 3,859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with WNW 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1256 | 1002 | 769 | 760 | 689 | 442 | 241 | 153 | 56 | 48 | 402 | 1014 | 1045 | 983 | 845 | 2596 | 2281 | 1685 | 3859 | 3133 | 2248 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:06PM2.22m | 8:26AM2.32m | 9:01PM2.04m | 9:31AM2.17m | 10:23PM1.92m | 11:00AM2.11m | 11:58PM1.95m | 12:23PM2.20m | 1:07AM2.10m | 1:21PM2.36m | 1:55AM2.30m | 2:06PM2.56m | 2:34AM2.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:56PM0.78m | 2:03AM0.94m | 2:48PM0.98m | 2:58AM1.11m | 4:03PM1.12m | 4:21AM1.21m | 5:40PM1.12m | 5:56AM1.17m | 6:55PM0.98m | 7:05AM1.01m | 7:44PM0.78m | 7:54AM0.81m | 8:24PM0.55m | ||||||||
8:48 | — | — | 8:48 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
1256 | 1002 | 769 | 760 | 689 | 442 | 241 | 153 | 40 | 12 | 402 | 1014 | 1045 | 983 | 845 | 2596 | 2281 | 1685 | 3859 | 3133 | 2248 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 11 | NW 11 | WNW 12 | NNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | NW 20 | NW 15 | — | — | — |
386 | 367 | 486 | 171 | 87 | 45 | 18 | 20 | 56 | 48 | 38 | 33 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 15 | 1033 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 14 | — | — | W 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 197 | — | — | 21 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 29 | 39 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 268 | 25 | 7 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 44 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 228 | 43 | 26 | 75 | 15 | 26 | 75 |
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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.










