Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
18.6° C
0.2° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NW swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s 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 (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' for Playa do Carreiro over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it's a slow start. The first week or so is pretty flat and grovelly. We've got a long gap with nothing worth paddling out for, from now right through to the end of July. The good news is, things start to look up as we head into the last few days of the month and into early August.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird to report.

For the first few days, we're looking at tiny waves. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are a write-off with weak 1ft to 2ft WNW swell and poor onshore or cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is in the dumps (27 to 65). Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 23rd see some glassy mornings with that same tiny 1ft to 1ft WNW swell and the period stretches to 10 seconds which is nice, but there's just no power (27 to 49 combined energy). Clear skies though. Friday the 24th is more of the same rubbish.

Then from Saturday the 25th to Monday the 27th, we get some clean conditions thanks to a cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, but the swell stays tiny at 1ft to 1ft. The energy is still pitiful (15 to 66). The wind picks up strong on the 26th and 27th, hitting 19 mph from the NNW in the afternoons. This is clean for a wave, but there's nothing to ride.

Finally, we see a change. Tuesday the 28th of July morning brings a pulse of NNW swell to 3ft with the energy climbing to 154 – that's moderate, surfable but ordinary. But the afternoon is where it gets interesting. The swell builds to 5ft from the NW, with a short 7-second period and energy jumping to 330. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW. For a river break like this, that's a funky combo.

Wednesday the 29th of July is a real gem. Morning brings 4ft of NW swell with a 10-second period, glassy conditions, and energy at 367. Afternoon turns it up a notch: 5ft NW, same 10-second period, but energy hits 544 – that's solid moderate to strong. Clean cross-off wind. This is shaping up as a standout window.

Thursday the 30th of July morning sees the swell holding at 6ft from the NW (10-second period) with strong energy at 625. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE. This is getting big; at 6ft it's pushing intermediate territory. The afternoon gets a bit marginal with a 7ft NW swell and the wind picks up to 12 mph from the NNW (energy 649).

Friday the 31st of July morning is glassy with a 5ft NNW swell (short 7-second period, energy 297). The afternoon is bigger at 7ft NW but the wind cranks up to 16 mph from the NNW, which makes for a messy, marginal setup.

Now, rolling into August, Saturday the 1st of August morning is the standout for the whole run. We've got 6ft of NW swell with a solid 10-second period, energy at 710 – that's strong. The wind is light from the east, cross-off, making for clean waves. This is the one to circle. The afternoon gets bigger to 7ft NW (energy 769) but the wind picks up a touch from the NNW, making it more marginal.

Sunday the 2nd of August is another beauty. Morning is glassy with 6ft from the NNW (10-second period) and strong energy at 553. Afternoon stays clean, 6ft from the NW (9-second period) with a light cross-off breeze, energy at 513.

Monday the 3rd of August looks like the window closes. The swell drops to 5ft NW, but the wind swings south and cross-on at 9 mph, making for poor, choppy conditions (energy at 427).

So, the best of the best is hands down Saturday the 1st of August morning. It's got the size (6ft), the direction (NW, which is spot on for Carreiro), long period (10-seconds), and clean glassy wind. It's a sure bet for a fun session. The other real standout is Wednesday the 29th of July afternoon – 5ft NW, clean cross-off, and great energy.

Crowds at Playa do Carreiro can sometimes be a thing, so on the best days expect company. For the river mouth setup, a longer-period NW swell (10 seconds plus) should wrap in nicely.

As always, keep an eye on the forecast as we get closer, but for now, that's the story.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:20AM2.69m
8:38PM2.87m
9:06AM2.53m
9:25PM2.62m
9:56AM2.39m
10:18PM2.38m
10:53AM2.27m
11:22PM2.20m
12:01PM2.21m
00:36AM2.11m
1:12PM2.23m
1:47AM2.14m
Low Tide
2:10AM0.23m
2:18PM0.42m
2:54AM0.44m
3:06PM0.62m
3:40AM0.65m
3:59PM0.81m
4:32AM0.85m
5:03PM0.96m
5:34AM0.99m
6:19PM1.03m
6:45AM1.04m
7:34PM1.00m
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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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