Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
18.9°C
0.2° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,826 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming down the line for Playa do Carreiro.

The next 16 days are a mixed bag, with a lot of waiting for the real quality to show up. The water temperature is sitting at 66°F which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The first few days are a write-off. We’ve got small, weak swell and wind directions that mess up the shape. Playa do Carreiro is a river mouth, so it needs the right combo. The best early window is Sunday the 23rd morning. That’s showing 5 ft swell from the W with a 10 second period and a moderate breeze coming from the E, which is a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (422). Still, the forecast says it’s just marginal, so don’t expect a classic.

The week after that is a struggle. Tuesday through Thursday have some swell but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is short (6 to 8 seconds), so the waves will be junky and choppy. The energy does get up there – Wednesday the 26th afternoon has 6 ft at 8 seconds with 431 energy, but cross-onshore wind ruins it.

Friday the 28th morning is a standout, but only for experts. The swell is 10 ft from the NW with a 11-second period, and the energy is a massive 1795. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but the size is serious. The file says it’s too big for this break, so unless you’re a very experienced local, you’d want to be careful. The afternoon drops to 7 ft with 967 energy, still a lot of water moving.

The best all-round session looks like Saturday the 29th morning. The swell is 4 ft from the NW, 9-second period, with a light NNE cross-offshore wind. The energy is 252 – moderate. The surf is clean, and the tide and wind are lining up. This is a good window for intermediates and anyone who wants a fun, clean wave without the crowd stress. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.

The rest of the run into the first week of September is small and ordinary. Swell drops to under 4 ft, winds are clean but from the north, and the energy is weak. Nothing to write home about.

Then, Saturday the 5th of September morning looks promising. The swell is 5 ft from the NW, 10-second period, with a light N cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 717 – strong. The forecast rates it as very good surf conditions. This is the real standout of the second week, but it’s a long way off, so take it with a grain of salt. The afternoon has a stronger wind, so get it early.

Overall, the two best bets are Saturday the 29th morning for a clean, fun session, and Saturday the 5th September morning for a bigger, punchier swell if you can wait. The rest of the time, you’re either battling the wind or the size.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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NW
9
0.7
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8
1.6
W
12
1.4
W
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
SW
9
1.7
SW
8
1.8
SSW
8
1.3
SW
7
1
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8
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WNW
7
0.8
WNW
6
1.5
SW
6
1.9
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8
2.1
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9
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8
2.1
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8
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WNW
10
3
NW
11
2.2
NW
10
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
70
699
392
399
408
390
392
179
113
102
42
181
419
660
465
579
943
1795
967
446
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
WSW
10
SE
20
E
10
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
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15
SSE
25
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SW
15
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30
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15
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10
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High Tide
12:36PM2.11m
1:25AM2.01m
1:53PM2.24m
2:28AM2.16m
2:46PM2.43m
3:12AM2.33m
3:26PM2.63m
3:48AM2.51m
4:01PM2.82m
4:21AM2.66m
4:33PM2.98m
4:52AM2.79m
5:04PM3.09m
Low Tide
7:09PM1.12m
7:29AM1.12m
8:18PM0.97m
8:28AM0.95m
9:05PM0.78m
9:10AM0.75m
9:42PM0.58m
9:46AM0.56m
10:15PM0.40m
10:19AM0.39m
10:46PM0.25m
10:51AM0.26m
11:16PM0.14m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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