
Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a pretty quiet start on the cards for Playa do Carreiro. The first few days are looking marginal at best, with a real lack of push. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re just getting wet.
The first glimmer of something worthwhile shows up on the morning of Monday, August 3rd. A glassy morning with a light cross-offshore wind from the NNW will clean things right up. The swell is a small 4ft from the west, with a combined energy of 218 (moderate). It’s not a big day, but it’ll be clean and rideable. The river mouth setup here can be a bit inconsistent, so don’t expect a conveyor belt, but for a Monday morning session, you could do a lot worse. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so get it early.
The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, points to Thursday, August 6th. The morning session sees a solid 5ft swell from the NNW, with a combined energy of 207 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NW, keeping the surface smooth. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and won’t have that long groundswell punch, but the size and clean conditions make it the best bet of the first week. The afternoon picks up to 6ft, but the wind jumps to a moderate 12 mph, so the morning is the window.
Looking further out, the second week gets a bit more interesting, though less certain. The morning of Sunday, August 9th brings a promising 3ft swell from the WNW with a very long 12-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and combined energy is 204. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore. This is a setup that loves the river mouth – the long period won’t be as good on a beach break, but here it should wrap in nicely. The early morning will be the call.
And then there’s Tuesday, August 11th – a big pulse. The morning sees a 7ft swell from the NW with a combined energy of 991 (strong). That’s serious energy. The period is 10 seconds, solid. But with that size, this is for experts only. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but at over 8ft, it’s a beast. The afternoon is similar at 7ft but with a stronger breeze. This is a day for the experienced crew only.
Overall, it’s a slow start, but the first decent clean window is Monday, August 3rd morning, the standout is Thursday, August 6th morning for a fun, clean session, and the adventurous can look to Tuesday, August 11th for a big, expert-only day.
Stay safe, watch the tides, and I’ll catch you down the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
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150 | 112 | 91 | 69 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 33 | 26 | 83 | 78 | 74 | 76 | 68 | 86 | 99 | 202 | 220 | 201 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:25PM2.77m | 4:46AM2.59m | 5:00PM2.90m | 5:19AM2.67m | 5:33PM2.98m | 5:52AM2.72m | 6:05PM3.02m | 6:24AM2.74m | 6:37PM3.01m | 6:57AM2.74m | 7:11PM2.96m | 7:32AM2.70m | 7:47PM2.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM0.47m | 10:44AM0.47m | 11:13PM0.37m | 11:17AM0.38m | 11:46PM0.29m | 11:49AM0.32m | 00:18AM0.25m | 12:22PM0.31m | 00:50AM0.26m | 12:55PM0.34m | 1:24AM0.30m | 1:32PM0.41m | 2:00AM0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
150 | 112 | 91 | 69 | 55 | 32 | 50 | 45 | 33 | 19 | 56 | 78 | 74 | 22 | 68 | 86 | 99 | 202 | 220 | 201 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 9 | NW 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
6 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 32 | 52 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 26 | 83 | 54 | 31 | 76 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 9 | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 14 |
3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 15 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NNW 2 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 79 | 11 | 194 | 81 | 11 | 7 | 312 | 7 | 7 | 75 | 7 | 79 | 75 | 7 | 158 | 79 | 7 | 7 | 79 |
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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.










