Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,092 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with W 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's see what's going on at our local break.
Right off the bat, we've got a solid Monday morning on September 7th at Playa do Carreiro. This is a river mouth setup, exposed to the WNW swell, which is exactly what the guidance says it likes. We're looking at a clean 6ft WNW groundswell, with a 12-second period, giving us a solid moderate energy of 991. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, so the sets should be lining up nicely. This is the standout of the whole outlook – the best size and energy combo with clean conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The swell drops a bit into Tuesday the 8th. The morning session is worth a mention, with a clean 4ft WNW swell on offer. The wind is glassy, making for a smooth surface. It's a smaller day, but the quality of the conditions makes it a nice option for a longer log.
After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th have some size, but the wind picks up, making it a bit bumpy. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are small and weak, with energy readings dropping to the 42 to 192 range. Not much to write home about there.
We get a pulse of energy on Sunday the 13th. The morning has a 3ft swell, but the period jumps to 15 seconds, giving it a very long groundswell feel with a strong energy reading of 832. The afternoon is even better with a 5ft swell from the NW and a 13-second period. Both sessions are clean with cross-offshore winds. This is a long-range call, so it's a promising outlook but not a lock. The long period will make the waves punchy and better shaped, but at a river mouth it could get a bit straight.
The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th have some size, but the wind is on the stronger side. Wednesday the 16th morning has a clean 3ft WNW swell with offshore wind, which is a nice little window. Thursday the 17th is a real gem for the second week – glassy conditions all day with a solid 5ft NW swell in the afternoon. It's clean, punchy, and the energy is there. The weekend gets messy again with onshore winds, and the final days of the outlook drop off into small, weak surf.
If you're looking to get wet, the first Monday is your best bet. The Sunday the 13th and the Thursday the 17th are solid long-range follow-ups.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 811 | 960 | 791 | 572 | 299 | 112 | 358 | 289 | 527 | 595 | 261 | 154 | 29 | 27 | 55 | 51 | 72 | 83 | 345 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:19AM2.31m | 1:46PM2.61m | 2:27AM2.51m | 2:46PM2.87m | 3:19AM2.73m | 3:34PM3.10m | 4:03AM2.91m | 4:17PM3.26m | 4:42AM3.03m | 4:56PM3.33m | 5:19AM3.08m | 5:34PM3.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:25AM0.82m | 8:14PM0.54m | 8:29AM0.59m | 9:08PM0.29m | 9:19AM0.36m | 9:53PM0.08m | 10:02AM0.17m | 10:33PM-0.05m | 10:42AM0.05m | 11:10PM-0.08m | 11:19AM0.01m | 11:44PM-0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — |
 | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | W 7 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 811 | 960 | 791 | 572 | 299 | 112 | — | 289 | — | 595 | 261 | 154 | 29 | 27 | 4 | 51 | 72 | 66 | 345 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | W 9 | — | NW 11 | — | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 9 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 8 | W 9 | NW 5 | NW 15 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 94 | 31 | 15 | 7 | — | 79 | — | 43 | — | 21 | 20 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 8 | 83 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | NNW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | — | 7 | 43 | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 358 | — | 527 | 306 | — | — | 96 | 27 | 55 | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 11 | 11 | 75 | 11 | 11 | 126 | 75 | 44 | 105 | 44 | 7 | 126 | 44 | 7 | 158 | 7 | 7 | 11 |
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