
Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks around Playa do Carreiro.
Honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s pretty flat and quiet. We’re looking at a long run of small, weak surf with only a few windows where it’s even worth paddling out. The first real chance to get wet comes on Thursday, the 6th of August, but keep your expectations low. The morning shows a small 2.6 ft swell from the NNW with a short period of 8 seconds, giving us weak wave energy (141). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, which will keep things clean, but the waves are going to be gutless and sloppy. It’s surfable, but you won’t be writing home about it.
The rest of that week and into the next is a sea of glassy mornings with tiny, poor surf – nothing above 2.0 ft until the morning of the 12th, when we see a tiny 3.3 ft from the W with moderate energy (197). The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but still small and weak. The morning of the 13th, with glassy conditions and a 3.0 ft W swell, is about as good as it gets in this first stretch, but it’s still just marginal.
Now, if you’re patient, the real standout is a full week away. On Monday, the 17th of August, the morning brings a solid pulse of swell. We’re talking 5.6 ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the wave energy jumps up to strong (563). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the N at 9 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is the pick of the whole forecast. The waves will have some punch and shape, and it’s a proper groundswell, so the river mouth setup should handle it nicely. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5.9 ft, but the wind picks up to a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore, which will blow the tops off and make it choppy. Stick to the morning session for the best of it.
The Tuesday morning after that, the 18th, still has a decent 4.6 ft from the NW, but energy is down to moderate (278) and the wind is still a comfortable cross-off. It’s a solid backup, but not the standout.
So, to keep it simple: the first week is a write-off for anything meaningful. You’re waiting for Monday the 17th of August. Get up early, hit the morning session, and you’ll be rewarded with the best waves of the whole outlook. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report.
Stay patient, lads.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 6 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 10 | W 10 |
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61 | 86 | 59 | 66 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 33 | 48 | 41 | 52 | 67 | 53 | 47 | 43 | 102 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:18PM2.56m | 9:53AM2.44m | 10:23PM2.40m | 11:06AM2.37m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:33AM0.65m | 4:03PM0.78m | 4:40AM0.79m | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 8 | W 10 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 10 | W 10 |
44 | 86 | 47 | 66 | 21 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 41 | 52 | 67 | 53 | 47 | 34 | 102 | 151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | W 10 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 9 | N 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 5 |
61 | 49 | 5 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 30 | 48 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 43 | 40 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | S 14 | NNW 8 | NW 4 | S 11 | W 9 | — | NW 10 | N 6 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 3 | W 11 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 |
51 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 14 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 59 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 7 | 11 | 126 | 11 | 7 | 156 | 194 | 126 | 79 | 7 | 291 | 122 | 11 | 7 | 122 | 7 | 7 | 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.











