Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.7° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Playa do Carreiro, but in feet and miles per hour.

It’s a slow start, plain and simple. From Friday the 7th all the way through Wednesday the 19th, we’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, messy surf. The waves barely get above 3ft, and most of the time it’s weak, short-period windswell. The combined energy stays low, rarely breaking 200. The wind is a problem most days, though a few mornings like Tuesday the 11th will be glassy with no wind—but the swell is only 2ft, so it’s not much to write home about. The water temp is 20°, which is normal for the season.

The first real pulse arrives on Thursday the 20th. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the west with a combined energy of 324, and it builds to 7ft from the WNW by the afternoon, with a combined energy of 767. The wind is clean cross-off from the NNW, blowing at 18 mph. The period is 9 seconds, which is decent. That’s getting into the size where it’s not for beginners, but it’s a welcome change.

The real standout is Friday the 21st of August. The morning session is the pick of the whole forecast. You’ve got a 5ft swell from the NW with a combined energy of 283, and the wind is light and glassy from the north, just a whisper. It’s clean. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a shorter swell, but the conditions are on point. The afternoon gets bigger—up to 6ft—but the wind picks up to 25 mph, so the morning is where it’s at. This is the best window.

Saturday the 22nd still has some 4ft waves from the NNW with moderate energy (255) and clean wind, but the wind is stronger (15-25 mph), so it’s not as good. The crowds at Carreiro can be a factor, so on that Friday morning, expect a few others to have the same idea.

Bottom line: a long, flat slog, then a short, sharp window. Friday the 21st morning is the one to chase. The rest of it is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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14
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64
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43
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34
125
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159
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99
232
Wind (km/h)
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5
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15
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High Tide
11:47PM2.32m
12:31PM2.42m
1:15AM2.37m
1:49PM2.59m
2:29AM2.54m
2:54PM2.84m
3:28AM2.73m
3:47PM3.09m
4:18AM2.89m
4:35PM3.28m
5:03AM3.00m
5:18PM3.39m
Low Tide
5:24PM0.84m
6:03AM0.84m
6:55PM0.77m
7:26AM0.76m
8:13PM0.57m
8:35AM0.58m
9:15PM0.33m
9:30AM0.37m
10:07PM0.10m
10:18AM0.18m
10:53PM-0.05m
11:02AM0.06m
11:35PM-0.12m
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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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