Playa do Carreiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 CET
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Playa do Carreiro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
14.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Carreiro in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 28th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.7
WNW
2.5
NNW
2.3
NW
2.1
NW
1.7
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.3
WNW
2
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.9
NW
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1
WNW
1.8
NW
1.8
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)121413121212101212201615141413121816141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3921426104518971550122963764745613332136234814911343113778665915711344700437
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
25
NNE
35
N
25
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
5
ENE
15
NW
15
NE
20
NE
30
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
25
NNE
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
NNW
10
E
5
SE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcrossoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:24AM
2.39
8:55PM
2.45
9:51AM
2.19
10:29PM
2.37
11:33AM
2.18
12:02AM
2.46
12:52PM
2.33
1:10AM
2.66
1:48PM
2.53
2:02AM
2.86
2:31PM
2.71
2:44AM
3.01
3:08PM
2.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:03AM
0.61
2:27PM
0.83
3:25AM
0.81
3:56PM
1.00
5:09AM
0.85
5:37PM
0.97
6:37AM
0.70
6:54PM
0.79
7:37AM
0.49
7:48PM
0.58
8:22AM
0.31
8:31PM
0.39
8:59AM
0.18
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
Sunrise-7:31--7:28--7:26--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20-
Sunset--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C14161791418111419131519121518121420181719
Feels °C (?)1110929135111689126101171116151516
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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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