Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
17.7°C
1.4° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,252 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Carreiro in the next 16 days are 2.3m 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple weeks at Playa do Carreiro.

First few days are a total bust. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are flat and ugly – rain, thunderstorms, strong onshore wind, and tiny, short-period slop. Swell is 2ft to 5ft with periods of 5 to 7 seconds. Not worth a look.

Thursday the 27th is still poor, with a weak 5ft swell from WSW at 8 seconds and light cross-onshore wind. Energy is low (272).

Now, Friday morning the 28th – that’s the one. Glassy conditions, a solid 7ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, and strong energy (853). This is the best in the whole outlook. Clean, lined-up waves at the river mouth. Get out early, because the afternoon goes cross-shore and the quality drops.

Saturday the 29th morning stays glassy but the swell backs off to 4ft from the NW at 8 seconds. Small but clean. After that, it’s a run of marginal or poor days through the end of August and into September.

Wednesday morning the 2nd of September is another clear standout. Glassy again, 6ft WNW swell with a 10-second period and strong energy (661). A proper session if you can make it.

The rest of the first week of September is mostly small, with a brief good window on Sunday morning the 6th of September. That morning brings clean 5ft NW swell (9-second period) with light cross-off winds and solid energy (648). Worth a Sunday paddle.

The final highlight is Wednesday morning the 9th of September – a 7ft WNW swell with a long 12-second period and massive energy (1297). That’s expert-level, powerful, and clean with offshore wind. Not for the faint of heart.

Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect company on the good days. Water temp is 64°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year – about 3° cooler, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, and grab those glassy windows when they come.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Direction
Period (s)
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W
7
0.7
WNW
6
1.2
SSW
5
1.2
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
8
1.3
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7
1
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8
1.8
WNW
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1.6
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9
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1.1
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1.3
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1.4
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10
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1.2
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8
1.5
NW
9
1.6
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
35
78
143
385
181
129
663
826
482
293
147
155
219
365
300
211
357
456
481
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SSE
30
S
10
SW
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
S
5
SE
10
SSE
15
NW
10
NE
0
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10
NW
5
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10
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5
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15
N
15
N
25
NNW
20
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High Tide
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
6:28AM2.94m
6:42PM3.07m
Low Tide
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
12:29PM0.18m
00:53AM0.17m
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9:21
9:19
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9:10
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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15
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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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