Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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