Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with W 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 (Jul 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Playa do Carreiro over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, nothing really worth paddling out for. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The real action doesn’t kick in until Monday the 27th.
Monday morning the 27th is where it finally starts to get interesting. The wind goes glassy, and we’ll see a clean 3ft swell from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate at 241, and for a river mouth setup, that’s a nice, workable size. The water temp is sitting at 69°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s comfortable.
Now, the standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday the 1st of August. That morning, we’re looking at a solid 8ft groundswell out of the WNW with a long 12-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 1550, that’s strong, powerful stuff. The wind is glassy, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is proper, heavy water. For a river mouth, that long period groundswell can wall up and offer some really good, lined-up waves, but it’s definitely not for the faint of heart or beginners. The crowd factor is set to "sometimes" here, so you might have some company, but it won’t be a circus.
Friday the 31st of July is a good warm-up for that weekend. The morning sees a 4ft swell from the WNW with an 11-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The energy is strong at 407. It’s not the full-on beast of Saturday, but it’s a very solid, surfable day.
The following week, from the 3rd of August onwards, the swell hangs around but the wind picks up. We’re looking at 5ft to 3ft waves, but with fresh breezes, it’ll be a bit lumpier and more chewed up. Not the best, but if you’re desperate you’ll find something to ride.
So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is a tie between the glassy morning of Monday the 27th for a clean, fun session, and the big, powerful Saturday the 1st of August for the experienced crew looking for a real challenge. The long-range Saturday is the one that’s got me excited, but it’s still a few days out, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
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 kJ | 9 | 12 | 40 | 43 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 67 | 216 | 225 | 234 | 192 | 154 | 114 | 68 | 57 | 55 | 37 | 36 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:12PM2.23m | 1:47AM2.14m | 2:14PM2.33m | 2:45AM2.23m | 3:05PM2.47m | 3:31AM2.36m | 3:48PM2.62m | 4:10AM2.49m | 4:25PM2.77m | 4:46AM2.59m | 5:00PM2.90m | 5:19AM2.67m | 5:33PM2.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM1.00m | 7:52AM0.99m | 8:35PM0.89m | 8:46AM0.88m | 9:23PM0.75m | 9:31AM0.74m | 10:03PM0.61m | 10:09AM0.60m | 10:39PM0.47m | 10:44AM0.47m | 11:13PM0.37m | 11:17AM0.38m | 11:46PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 40 | 43 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 67 | 216 | 225 | 234 | 192 | 154 | 114 | 68 | 57 | 45 | 33 | 36 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | S 12 | N 13 | NW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 55 | 37 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | S 12 | — | S 11 | — | S 15 | — | — | S 14 | — | W 12 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | N 9 | — | W 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 12 | — | 2 | — | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 9 | — | — | 115 | 136 | 49 | 82 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 1256 | 7 | 11 | 338 | 182 | 26 | 430 | 7 | 7 | 105 | 7 | 79 | 79 | 7 | 7 | 126 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 |
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