Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming down the line for Playa do Carreiro. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got some windows of opportunity if you’re patient.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are pretty average. The swell is running 4ft to 5ft from the NW, but the wind is cross-offshore and breezy, which will keep things a bit lumpy. The energy is in the moderate zone (305 to 589), and the period is short, so waves will be a bit weak and workable at best. Not a total write-off, but nothing to get excited about.

Saturday the 22nd is a bit of a dud with onshore winds and small, weak swell. The energy drops right off (153 to 200), making it a kite surfer’s day more than a paddle surfer’s. The water temperature is about 66°F, which is close to normal for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

Now, Sunday the 23rd is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is cross-off with a clean 4ft from the west, and the energy picks up to 298. But the real standout is the afternoon. Glassy conditions, 4ft from the WSW, and a period of 9 seconds. The energy is at 289. This is a solid session. The wind is dead calm, the waves are clean, and the crowd is only a possibility. If you can get out, this is the best of the early run.

Monday the 24th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds from the SSE, and a lumpy 8ft swell that’s too big for beginners and blown out for everyone else. The energy jumps to 975, but it’s messy. The following days, Tuesday the 25th through Wednesday the 26th, are also poor with cross-onshore winds and short, weak swell.

Thursday the 27th has a bit more size (7ft to 7ft) from the WNW, but the wind is onshore, so it’s still a rough one. The energy is strong (713 to 837), but the conditions are just not there.

The next real standout is Friday the 28th morning. Glassy. 6ft from the NW with a 10-second period. The energy is at 605, and the wind is dead calm. This is a proper session. Clean, good size, and the water will be smooth. Crowds are only a possibility. This is the best day in the whole run.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th is pretty good. Saturday the 29th morning is 5ft from the WNW with light cross-offshore winds and clean waves. Energy is 386. Sunday the 30th morning is similar with 5ft from the NW, light wind, and clean. Good, consistent surf for a weekend paddle.

Looking into the first week of September, Monday the 31st is a bit of a letdown with cross-onshore winds and a long 11-second period swell. That long period can make beach breaks a bit tricky, but it’s not really on offer here. The energy is moderate (419), but the wind is the problem.

Tuesday the 1st of September is clean with a 6ft swell from the west. The energy is in the moderate range (502 to 506). The wind is cross-off, so it’s a good option, but the size is getting up there for beginners.

The real potential for a late run is Thursday the 3rd of September morning. Clean 5ft from the NW with a 10-second period. Energy is 470. Light wind, clean waves. Solid.

Then, Friday the 4th of September is a lovely finish. Glassy conditions all day, 4ft from the WNW in the morning (energy 252), and 4ft in the afternoon (energy 225). Dead calm, clean, and small. Perfect for a longboard or a beginner.

So, if you’re looking for the absolute best, mark your calendar for Friday the 28th of August morning. Glassy, 6ft, and clean. Sunday the 23rd of August afternoon is a close second for a weekend session. The rest of the run is a mix of average and poor, but those two days are pure gold.

Rusty.

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