Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.9° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 1,814 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long look at what’s shaking for Playa do Carreiro. It’s a river mouth, and we’ve got a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The good news? There’s a proper pulse of energy building, but we’ve got to wade through some messy conditions first.

Right off the bat, don’t bother getting suited up for the first few days. Monday the 24th through Thursday the 27th is a write-off. We’ve got onshore winds, rain, and a messy cross-chop. The energy is building but it’s all slop. The swell is coming in from the SW to W, but the wind just kills it. You’re looking at a blank run here – nothing worth paddling out for. That’s just how it goes sometimes; the river needs a breather.

Now, Friday morning the 28th is where it gets interesting. The first true standout. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the NNW (Slight air) and we’ve got an 8 ft swell rolling in from the WNW. That’s a proper groundswell with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is pumping hard at 1513. This is a lot of water moving. For the experienced crew only – this is not a beginner wave. It’s going to be big, powerful, and at a river mouth, those long-period lines might stand up a bit too straight for some. But for the guys who know what they’re doing, this is as clean as it gets. The water is 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year (–2° anomaly), so factor that in.

The surf drops off again over the weekend into early next week, with much smaller, cleaner but weaker energy. Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September see a return of that NW swell, chest to head high (6 ft), with clean cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (597 to 599), and it’s a much more relaxed vibe. Good for a solid session without the intensity of Friday.

Then we get another big wait. The middle of the first week of September is small and ordinary, but keep your eyes on Saturday the 5th of September. That is the second big standout. Saturday morning delivers another clean 7 ft WNW swell, this time with a 12-second period, and the energy is massive at 1602. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW. It’s borderline too big for beginners, but for the experienced surfer, this is the best of the entire run. The afternoon holds at 7 ft with a 13-second period, but the wind picks up a bit. This is a long-range call, so there’s some uncertainty, but it looks like a cracker.

After that, we’ve got a reality check. Sunday the 6th gets onshore again, and then Monday the 7th of September is a monster. The combined swell energy hits 7835, with a 13 ft swell from the WNW and a 17-second period. That is an absolute beast. The wind is light and cross-on, but it’s simply too big for this break. This is a no-go zone for paddle surfing – it’s more of a spectacle or a kite session if you’re daring. The following Tuesday the 8th is still big and clean but windy from the N at 19 mph, making it a tough paddle.

So, to sum it up: your two true standouts are Friday morning the 28th of August for the big, glassy power session, and Saturday the 5th of September for the clean, long-period groundswell. The rest is either messy or too small. Keep an eye on the wind, because when it lines up here, it’s a proper river mouth gem.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
8
1.2
SW
7
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.9
WNW
6
1
SSW
5
1.4
SW
6
1.7
WSW
8
1.8
W
8
1.4
WSW
8
2.1
W
11
2.4
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.2
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
569
152
67
86
57
46
167
376
418
232
1084
1245
625
346
196
122
133
110
133
189
Wind (km/h)
25
S
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
SE
25
SSE
15
W
15
S
15
SSE
30
S
20
ESE
10
N
15
NW
10
NNE
10
N
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
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High Tide
2:46PM2.43m
3:12AM2.33m
3:26PM2.63m
3:48AM2.51m
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
Low Tide
9:05PM0.78m
9:10AM0.75m
9:42PM0.58m
9:46AM0.56m
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
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9:22
9:21
9:19
9:17
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9:13
 mm
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7
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7
Temp °C
20
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17
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Feels °C
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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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