Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Playa do Carreiro over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. Monday the 31st sees some swell at 6ft from the NW, but the wind is a solid cross-off at 12 mph, and the overall energy is moderate (621). It's surfable, but it's not the best. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so not much to complain about there.

The first real standout I see is on Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. The swell drops to a cleaner 5ft, also from the NW, and the wind is a lighter 9 mph, cross-off. The wave energy is still moderate (338). It's a solid, clean option for a morning session.

We have a gap in the quality surf after that. Wednesday and Thursday are small and weak, with energy dropping to as low as 51, and the wind is all over the place. The conditions are just ordinary.

Now, here's a good one to circle on the calendar. Saturday morning, the 5th of September. The swell is only 2ft, but it's a long-period groundswell from the NW at 14 seconds. That long period brings quality, and the wave energy jumps up to a strong 435. The wind is a whisper at 3 mph, cross-off. It's a river break, so that long period should set up nicely. This is the pick of the first week, without a doubt.

The following Sunday afternoon, the 6th, is also worth a mention. The swell is 3ft from the NW, period at 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That's a clean, smooth session right there.

For the second week, things get more interesting. Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, shows a 5ft WNW swell with a light 6 mph cross-off wind and strong energy (468). That's a proper, clean groundswell day.

Then we have Thursday the 10th with a 5ft NW swell, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy (315). Another good morning session.

But the real standout of the entire forecast is on Tuesday the 15th of September. We're looking at a 6ft to 7ft NW swell, with a period of 12 seconds. The wave energy is massive at 1021 to 1159. The wind is a clean cross-off at 6-9 mph. This is for experienced surfers only, as it's over 5ft, and at 7ft, it's pushing into expert territory. This is the one to wait for, a powerful, confident groundswell that will have the river mouth firing.

Alright, keep your eye on that Saturday the 5th for some long-period glass, and definitely that Tuesday the 15th for the real power. Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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