Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
18.1°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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s take a look at what we’ve got cookin’ for Playa do Carreiro.

Alright, to be honest, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some quality moments tucked in there, but you’ll need to pick your windows. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

The standout window is the morning of Saturday, 21st September. That’s where it all comes together. We’re looking at a solid 6ft groundswell from the NW, pushing through with a deep 14-second period (moderate wave energy at 1324). That’s proper energy. The wind is light offshore from the NE, making for some clean, lined-up sets. This setup is going to favour the river mouth, offering some proper, grinding walls. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but Saturday morning looks like it’s got the juice for experienced surfers.

Before we get there, Sunday the 13th is a nice early call. Glassy conditions with a clean 4ft NW groundswell at a long 12 seconds (moderate energy at 532). Another good one for a clean, relaxed session.

Now, things get a bit messy from Monday the 16th through Thursday the 19th. We get some size, with 5ft to 6ft swell, but the wind is howling from the N and NNW at 15–22 mph, which is going to chop it up pretty bad. Not worth paddling out for.

The morning of Monday the 23rd is a nice consolation. Glassy conditions return with a pulsing 4ft NW groundswell at 11 seconds (moderate energy at 326). Clean and cruisy. Then, there’s a run of smaller, ordinary waves until Saturday the 27th morning, which shows a long-period 17-second pulse from the WNW at 3ft (moderate energy at 548), but that big wind from the north will make it a messy one.

So, lock in the morning of Saturday the 21st for the big one, and Sunday the 13th and Monday the 23rd for some cleaner, smaller fun.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.4
WNW
12
1.6
NW
6
2
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
9
1.7
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
12
2.2
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
176
511
524
293
165
110
77
53
154
406
245
382
553
580
597
138
135
666
1849
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
NE
5
S
5
WNW
5
NNW
15
NNW
35
NNW
35
N
35
N
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N
30
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNW
25
N
15
NNE
25
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:34PM3.30m
5:54AM3.07m
6:09PM3.17m
6:28AM2.99m
6:44PM2.98m
7:01AM2.85m
7:19PM2.74m
7:35AM2.68m
7:56PM2.49m
8:13AM2.47m
8:38PM2.24m
9:00AM2.26m
9:36PM2.02m
Low Tide
11:44PM-0.03m
11:55AM0.05m
00:17AM0.09m
12:31PM0.17m
00:50AM0.28m
1:06PM0.35m
1:22AM0.50m
1:43PM0.57m
1:57AM0.73m
2:25PM0.81m
2:37AM0.96m
3:19PM1.03m
3:36AM1.16m
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8:11
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8:17
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8:51
8:49
8:46
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8:44
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8:39
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Temp °C
29
27
27
31
27
27
29
23
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Feels °C
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17
12
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12
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14
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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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