Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Issued: 7 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
16.5° C

1.5°C colder than average for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with WNW 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 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Playa do Carreiro over the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s gonna be a bit of a waiting game. The first window of any real hope is a long way off, and before that, we’re in for a lot of smaller, pretty ordinary conditions. The water temp here is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

We’re starting off with a real dud. From Monday the 6th right through to the morning of Saturday the 11th, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1.0ft to 1ft, and when it does show, the wind is often onshore or cross, just ruining any chance of a wave. There’s barely any energy in the water with combined swell energy values stuck down around the 20 to 66 mark. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Saturday morning the 11th offers a little glimmer. The wind goes glassy, which is a huge positive. The swell is only 2ft from the NW with a period of 11 seconds, giving it a bit of groundswell punch for the size, and the energy climbs to 103. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. After that, we’re back into poor conditions until we hit the first proper stand-out.

The real highlight, the one to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday morning the 21st of July. That’s where it finally comes together. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is a very solid 382, meaning there’s proper power in the water. But the key is the wind: it’s a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. The lookout says “expect good surf conditions” and I’ll take that. For a river mouth like Playa do Carreiro, that NNW direction is pretty much on the money for the optimum WNW, and with that clean wind, it’ll be worth the wait. Just be aware, at 6ft, it’s going to be a bit much for true beginners, and crowds are listed as “sometimes” so you might have some company.

Before that big day, Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th get a bit bigger, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making a mess of it with messy energy values of 239 and 234. The 20th shows a 7ft swell but it’s wind-affected and choppy, likely more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle. So hold out for that Tuesday session – it’s the only true standout in this whole 16-day stretch.

Stay patient,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.6
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
11
0.6
W
9
0.6
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
32
29
26
12
12
20
38
78
83
75
55
73
92
99
53
58
57
65
201
205
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
5
SW
10
WNW
5
N
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
20
NNW
5
SE
10
SW
10
NW
15
SSE
5
SW
5
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:18PM2.71m
8:45AM2.44m
9:01PM2.63m
9:34AM2.40m
9:52PM2.54m
10:32AM2.38m
10:55PM2.47m
11:39AM2.40m
00:07AM2.46m
12:50PM2.49m
1:22AM2.52m
1:58PM2.65m
2:31AM2.65m
2:59PM2.86m
Low Tide
2:35AM0.55m
2:43PM0.68m
3:20AM0.60m
3:34PM0.75m
4:13AM0.65m
4:36PM0.81m
5:16AM0.69m
5:49PM0.80m
6:27AM0.68m
7:05PM0.70m
7:36AM0.60m
8:15PM0.52m
8:40AM0.48m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:13
10:13
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:10
10:10
 mm
Temp °C
27
25
25
21
20
21
19
20
22
20
21
24
22
19
21
20
19
21
19
20
21
Feels °C
25
25
25
21
21
21
18
19
20
18
19
22
21
19
21
20
20
22
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.6
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
1.1
NW
6
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NW
6
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.6
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
Energy kJ
21
32
29
26
12
12
20
38
78
69
75
55
73
92
99
31
30
57
65
201
205
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
WNW
4
0.1
NW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
W
7
0.7
WNW
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.5
NW
5
0.1
SW
17
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NNW
7
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
16
18
11
6
3
2
20
4
83
6
12
10
12
11
53
58
49
37
8
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
3
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.3
W
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
14
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
NW
6
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
W
8
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
2
6
6
1
6
5
10
3
3
6
10
11
4
15
15
19
21
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
5
0.6
NW
6
0.7
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.4
NW
5
0.5
S
3
0.6
SSW
4
Energy kJ
8
24
22
19
77
83
8
5
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
79
44
25
156
11
937
122
11
11
75
7
11
75
7
90
79
7
7
79
7
79
Best forecast wave conditions in Galicia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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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