Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
17.3°C
1.8° 

Playa do Carreiro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,200 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Carreiro in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Playa do Carreiro over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, Wednesday the 26th is a total washout. Heavy rain, cross-onshore wind at 18 mph, and a weak, lumpy 1-foot SSW swell with a short 6-second period – not worth getting wet. The water’s about 3°F colder than average for this time of year, sitting at 63°F. Thursday stays messy too.

Friday the 28th gets interesting. Morning brings a solid 8-foot WNW swell at 10 seconds (1552 energy) with a light cross-onshore breeze – a bit bumpy but there’s size. That’s getting into the too-big-for-beginners zone, but intermediates and up will have fun. Friday afternoon stays clean enough with a light cross-shore breeze.

Saturday the 29th morning is the standout. Glassy conditions, wind from the south at just 3 mph, and a clean 4-foot WNW swell with a 7-second period. The energy is weak (200) so waves are small, but with butter-smooth conditions you can have a blast on a longboard. It’s inconsistent here and can get crowded sometimes.

Sunday the 30th is light cross-onshore, 5-foot NW at 10 seconds – okay but nothing to write home about. Monday the 31st gives us a nice clean window: 6-foot NW at 10 seconds (634 energy) with a light cross-offshore breeze from the north. Clean and fun, moderate size. Tuesday 1st September stays clean but the swell backs off to 5 feet.

Then there’s a dry spell from Wednesday 2nd through Friday 4th – small weak NW swell under 4 feet, mostly marginal.

Saturday 5th shows promise: 6-foot WNW at a very long 12 seconds (946 energy) with clean cross-offshore wind. That’s a proper groundswell, and at a river mouth it should wrap in nicely. Good size for intermediates – experts will love it. Light crowds likely. Sunday 6th morning is another gem: 5-foot WNW at 10 seconds (506 energy) and glassy with a north wind under 9 mph. A real treat.

Monday 7th brings a 5-foot NNW groundswell with 13-second period (853 energy) but the wind goes onshore from the SW, ruining it. Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th drop right off – tiny 2-foot to 3-foot swells with periods under 11 seconds and energy below 200. Ordinary.

Thursday 10th September sees another decent pulse: 5-foot WNW at 10 seconds (471 energy) in the morning with glassy conditions. That’s a solid session if you get out early. By afternoon the wind shifts onshore.

Best bets: Saturday 29th morning for clean small waves, and Saturday 5th morning for a bigger, longer-period groundswell with clean winds. Keep that date.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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149
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168
712
2170
1620
523
213
154
244
580
407
294
496
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481
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268
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
SSE
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S
20
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30
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High Tide
4:01PM2.82m
4:21AM2.66m
4:33PM2.98m
4:52AM2.79m
5:04PM3.09m
5:23AM2.89m
5:36PM3.15m
5:55AM2.94m
6:08PM3.14m
6:28AM2.94m
6:42PM3.07m
7:03AM2.89m
7:20PM2.93m
Low Tide
10:15PM0.40m
10:19AM0.39m
10:46PM0.25m
10:51AM0.26m
11:16PM0.14m
11:22AM0.18m
11:47PM0.08m
11:55AM0.15m
00:19AM0.09m
12:29PM0.18m
00:53AM0.17m
1:06PM0.27m
1:30AM0.31m
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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.

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