Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa do Carreiro over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, mate, it’s a pretty quiet run for this river mouth set-up. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until the morning of Saturday the 11th. We’ve got a tiny 2ft NW swell creeping in, but the period is a solid 11 seconds, so there’s a bit of groundswell energy in it (136). The wind is glassy, which is a rare treat, and the waves are surfable, but very ordinary. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but it’s not a standout.
After that, it’s a long, dry spell. The wind is all over the place and the swell drops right off. We go through a whole week of poor surf with small, choppy conditions. The combined energy falls into the weak double digits, just a few measly 30s and 40s.
Things perk up just a little on Monday the 20th. The morning window shows a 3ft NNW swell with a 7-second period, which is a bit short and crumbly, but the wind is clean and cross-off. The energy is moderate (142), and it’s surfable but very ordinary again. The same goes for the Tuesday morning, with a 3ft NNW swell at 104.
The only real day that might get your heart pumping is Saturday the 25th. The forecast shows a 4ft NW swell with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 232 (moderate), and the wind is clean and cross-off all day. It’s marginal, mind, with questionable tide conditions, but it’s the biggest swell in the whole run. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the only window that looks like it might have a bit of push. The rest of the time, you’re best off with the longboard for a knee-high dribble.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 101 | 67 | 53 | 90 | 80 | 68 | 86 | 57 | 36 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 40 | 33 | 47 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:50PM2.49m | 1:22AM2.52m | 1:58PM2.65m | 2:31AM2.65m | 2:59PM2.86m | 3:32AM2.79m | 3:54PM3.06m | 4:27AM2.91m | 4:46PM3.24m | 5:17AM2.98m | 5:35PM3.34m | 6:05AM2.99m | 6:21PM3.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM0.70m | 7:36AM0.60m | 8:15PM0.52m | 8:40AM0.48m | 9:17PM0.31m | 9:37AM0.33m | 10:13PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.20m | 11:05PM-0.02m | 11:17AM0.12m | 11:54PM-0.08m | 12:03PM0.09m | 00:40AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | NW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 101 | 67 | 53 | 90 | 80 | 68 | 86 | 57 | 27 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 25 | 25 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 15 | WSW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 17 | 49 | 44 | 56 | 35 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 33 | 47 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 10 | SW 12 | — | S 11 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 79 | 75 | 11 | 7 | 79 | 81 | 79 | 143 | 7 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 15 | 190 | 81 | 44 | 820 | 189 |
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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).
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