Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
It’s been a bit of a slow start, but the waiting game pays off. We’ve got a solid window of clean, rideable waves coming through, with a couple of standout sessions that are really worth circling on the calendar. The pattern shows a building pulse of groundswell, and when the wind plays nice, it’s game on.
We kick things off on Sunday, 30 August at Playa do Carreiro. The morning is the play here. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and that makes for some silky conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 362. It’s a good start, but the real juice is still a few days out.
Monday, 31 August is where things step up. The morning sees a 6 ft swell from the NW, period 10 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is building nicely, hitting 569. This is a solid, fun day for intermediates. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.
Thursday, 11 September is the real standout. The morning brings a 6 ft swell from the WNW, with a very long period of 12 seconds. This is proper groundswell, with a lot of punch. The wind is absolutely glassy, zero breeze, and the combined energy is strong at 757. This is going to be a beauty. Keep in mind that this long-period swell (over 15 seconds is considered very long, and 12 seconds is still significant) will be better shaped at this river mouth setup, offering longer, more powerful walls. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, no weird anomalies to report.
Friday, 12 September is another cracker. The morning session is glassy again, with a 4 ft swell from the W, period 8 seconds. The energy is 303. It’s a bit smaller, but that glassy wind makes it a choice session for a relaxed paddle.
Looking further out, Monday, 14 September brings a clean 5 ft swell from the WNW with a gentle offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 454. It’s a promising end to the forecast window, but as always with long-range calls, keep an eye on the forecast.
The afternoons are generally a write-off, with stronger winds and choppier conditions, so stick to the mornings for the best of it. There’s a stretch from the 5th to the 7th of September that’s a bit messy with onshore winds, but then it cleans right back up. Overall, pretty optimistic for this area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
287 | 362 | 362 | 338 | 569 | 609 | 531 | 359 | 376 | 266 | 113 | 86 | 114 | 105 | 100 | 55 | 234 | 361 | 1659 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:55AM2.94m | 6:08PM3.14m | 6:28AM2.94m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:47PM0.08m | 11:55AM0.15m | 00:19AM0.09m | 12:29PM0.18m | 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 | ||||||
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | |
9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 13 |
287 | 362 | 362 | 338 | 569 | 609 | 531 | 359 | 10 | 9 | 113 | 24 | 114 | 105 | 21 | 55 | 234 | 361 | 1659 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 15 | N 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | NW 16 | SW 13 |
2 | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | — | — | 21 | 1 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 23 | 8 | 159 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 376 | 266 | — | 86 | — | — | 100 | 115 | 43 | 201 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 7 | 11 | 75 | 7 | 7 | 75 | 26 | 25 | 126 | 26 | 7 | 75 | 11 | 11 | 105 | 11 | 11 | 75 |
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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.











