Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Playa do Carreiro over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. Monday the 31st sees some swell at 6ft from the NW, but the wind is a solid cross-off at 12 mph, and the overall energy is moderate (621). It's surfable, but it's not the best. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so not much to complain about there.
The first real standout I see is on Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. The swell drops to a cleaner 5ft, also from the NW, and the wind is a lighter 9 mph, cross-off. The wave energy is still moderate (338). It's a solid, clean option for a morning session.
We have a gap in the quality surf after that. Wednesday and Thursday are small and weak, with energy dropping to as low as 51, and the wind is all over the place. The conditions are just ordinary.
Now, here's a good one to circle on the calendar. Saturday morning, the 5th of September. The swell is only 2ft, but it's a long-period groundswell from the NW at 14 seconds. That long period brings quality, and the wave energy jumps up to a strong 435. The wind is a whisper at 3 mph, cross-off. It's a river break, so that long period should set up nicely. This is the pick of the first week, without a doubt.
The following Sunday afternoon, the 6th, is also worth a mention. The swell is 3ft from the NW, period at 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That's a clean, smooth session right there.
For the second week, things get more interesting. Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, shows a 5ft WNW swell with a light 6 mph cross-off wind and strong energy (468). That's a proper, clean groundswell day.
Then we have Thursday the 10th with a 5ft NW swell, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy (315). Another good morning session.
But the real standout of the entire forecast is on Tuesday the 15th of September. We're looking at a 6ft to 7ft NW swell, with a period of 12 seconds. The wave energy is massive at 1021 to 1159. The wind is a clean cross-off at 6-9 mph. This is for experienced surfers only, as it's over 5ft, and at 7ft, it's pushing into expert territory. This is the one to wait for, a powerful, confident groundswell that will have the river mouth firing.
Alright, keep your eye on that Saturday the 5th for some long-period glass, and definitely that Tuesday the 15th for the real power. Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
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609 | 502 | 328 | 311 | 80 | 40 | 24 | 85 | 65 | 62 | 72 | 133 | 127 | 116 | 203 | 480 | 455 | 263 | 191 | 98 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off |
High Tide | 6:42PM3.07m | 7:03AM2.89m | 7:20PM2.93m | 7:42AM2.78m | 8:03PM2.73m | 8:28AM2.62m | 8:56PM2.50m | 9:28AM2.46m | 10:09PM2.29m | 10:51AM2.35m | 11:47PM2.20m | 12:27PM2.40m | 1:19AM2.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:53AM0.17m | 1:06PM0.27m | 1:30AM0.31m | 1:48PM0.41m | 2:12AM0.50m | 2:39PM0.60m | 3:06AM0.72m | 3:46PM0.79m | 4:20AM0.91m | 5:20PM0.88m | 5:57AM0.96m | 7:00PM0.78m | ||||||||
— | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | |
— | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 8 |
609 | 502 | 328 | 10 | 80 | 40 | 22 | 85 | 65 | 62 | 72 | 133 | 127 | 116 | 133 | 480 | 455 | 263 | 191 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 11 | NNW 4 | SW 13 | NNW 6 | NW 14 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 10 |
12 | 11 | 10 | — | 9 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 203 | 86 | 81 | 57 | 78 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | — | — | N 8 | NNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 12 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 8 | — | 23 | 99 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 311 | 57 | 16 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 75 | 11 | 11 | 95 | 30 | 11 | 75 | 7 | 75 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 75 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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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.
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