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 offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NW swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for our local spot over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’re looking at the first few days with only tiny, weak swell and a lot of cross-onshore wind, so the surf is pretty much a write-off right now. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll feel nice on the skin while you’re waiting for something to happen.
Things finally start to turn around on Monday morning, July 27th. That’s when we get a proper pulse of energy. The swell jumps up to 3ft from the NNW with a solid 10-second period, and the combined energy hits 266 (moderate). The wind is light offshore from the NE, so conditions will be clean. That morning session at Playa do Carreiro is the first real standout in the forecast. The afternoon holds as well with similar 4ft NW swell and clean cross-offshore breeze.
Wednesday morning, July 29th is a sneaky good one too. Only 3ft of swell from the NW, but it’s glassy – completely flat wind. That’s a major positive for getting clean little waves without the chop. The energy is moderate (123). It’s not big, but it’ll be smooth.
Friday morning, July 31st brings another solid window. The swell is 3ft from the WNW with an 11-second period, giving it a bit more push. The combined energy is 210 (moderate), and it’s clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is a good, reliable morning.
Now, the real standout for the whole period is on Sunday morning, August 2nd. We’re looking at 5ft of NW swell, a 11-second period, and glassy conditions. Combined energy is a strong 622. The waves will be clean, with some proper shape. This is a serious session for anyone who’s comfortable in that size. For beginners, 5ft is getting towards the top of the comfort zone.
Then, Monday morning, August 3rd is the one for the experienced crew. The swell hits 7ft from the WNW, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 1049 (strong). It’s glassy, so the setup will be powerful and clean. This is expert territory – not one for the learners.
After that, the swell backs off a bit but stays surfable through the week, with clean conditions and moderate energy through to Wednesday, August 5th. The second week fades a bit, with the swell dropping and the wind getting stronger, so it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The energy from the 7th onwards is weaker, and the period drops off, making for less exciting waves.
Overall, the best bet is that glassy Sunday morning on August 2nd, with Monday the 3rd for the big-wave hunters. Get on it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°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 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 12 | 31 | 48 | 100 | 9 | 28 | 16 | 54 | 216 | 225 | 196 | 184 | 150 | 112 | 84 | 53 | 55 | 54 | 43 | 42 |
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 | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-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 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 31 | 48 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 16 | 54 | 216 | 225 | 196 | 184 | 150 | 112 | 84 | 53 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 | NW 10 | S 12 | N 13 | NW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 35 | 38 | 54 | 29 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | NNW 6 | W 11 | — | — | S 11 | — | S 15 | WNW 9 | — | S 14 | W 12 | W 12 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 4 | — | W 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 25 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 17 | 6 | 55 | 4 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | 100 | 136 | 55 | 79 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 893 | 325 | 7 | 11 | 182 | 159 | 26 | 105 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 75 | 105 | 7 | 7 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 11 |
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