Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Playa do Carreiro.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off. The first real glimmer of something worth paddling out for shows up on Monday the 31st of August. The water temp is sitting at about 65°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
Monday morning looks like the first real chance to get wet. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the NW, and with a period of 10 seconds, there’s a bit of push behind it. The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze, so the faces should be pretty tidy. The combined energy reading is a solid 622 (moderate wave energy), so there’s enough grunt to make things interesting. It’s not a massive day, but it’s the best on offer early on.
Tuesday morning follows up with a drop back to 5ft from the NW, still with clean cross-off winds and a combined energy of 369. It’s a step down but still a fun option for a quick session if you missed Monday.
Now, keep an eye on Friday the 4th of September. The swell bumps back up to 5ft, but the period jumps to 12 seconds. That’s a longer-period groundswell. It’s more suited to this river-mouth setup, so expect better shaped waves with more power, but also longer lulls between sets. The combined energy hits 645 – a touch more grunt than Monday. The wind is a bit stronger, a moderate cross-off from the NNW in the afternoon, so mornings will be cleaner.
But the real standout, the one circled on my calendar, is Saturday the 5th of September morning. We’ve got 4ft of NW swell with a 10-second period and completely glassy conditions – dead calm, zero wind. That’s a rare treat. The combined energy is 637, so there’s plenty of water moving. This will be clean, well-shaped, and with crowds possible at this spot, you’ll want to get there early to snag the pick of the waves. That morning is the best on offer across the whole outlook.
After that, it gets a bit patchy. The following week sees smaller, less consistent swell, and by the 9th of September we’re into a real flat spell with tiny waves and weak energy. There’s a bit of a bump again on Saturday the 12th of September with 4ft and a 11-second period from the WNW, and clean cross-off winds from the east, but that’s a promise still over a week away and not as solid as that Saturday the 5th.
All in all, the best window is that first week of September, with the 5th being the absolute pick. After that, the energy drops off and you’ll be scratching for a wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
339 | 353 | 622 | 609 | 542 | 328 | 281 | 314 | 110 | 104 | 91 | 91 | 70 | 61 | 578 | 534 | 433 | 225 | 167 | 360 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 10:51AM2.35m | 11:47PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:20PM0.88m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | |
— | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 |
339 | 353 | 622 | 609 | 542 | 328 | 281 | 233 | 110 | 64 | 91 | 91 | 70 | 61 | 578 | 534 | 433 | 225 | 167 | 360 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | NW 13 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
— | — | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 19 | 7 | 59 | 106 | 132 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | N 6 | SSW 14 | — | — | SW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 1 | 20 | — | — | 7 | 88 | 95 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 314 | — | 104 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 75 | 7 | 11 | 75 | 25 | 7 | 167 | 25 | 11 | 158 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 75 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
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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.











