Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.8° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I’ll be honest with you, the outlook for this stretch is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long, flat spell to kick things off, and even when the swell tries to show up, the conditions just aren’t playing ball. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Wednesday the 12th of August, and even then it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

The only spot worth talking about is Playa do Carreiro, a river mouth setup that’s fairly consistent but is going to be a tough nut to crack. The water is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first half of the window is a write-off. From the 5th through to the 11th, the swell is tiny—mostly 1.0ft to 3ft—and the wind is either cross or cross-off, keeping things messy. You’ll see a few glassy mornings on the 8th and 9th, but with waves that small and weak energy, it’s barely a paddle.

The real interest, if you can call it that, picks up on Wednesday the 12th of August. The morning brings a clean 3ft swell from the west (period 9 seconds) with glassy conditions, and the combined energy climbs to 197 (moderate). The afternoon improves a touch: 4ft from the west, period 9 seconds, cross-off NNW wind at 9 mph, and a combined energy of 218. This is the best on offer, but it’s still very ordinary. The swell direction (W) is a good match for the spot’s optimum (WNW), so the waves will have some shape, but the period is short, so don’t expect any real power.

After that, it’s downhill again. The 14th of August sees a jump in swell size—6ft on Friday afternoon—but it’s from the NW with a short 7-second period, and the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-off. The combined energy hits 315 (moderate), but the report says “poor surf conditions.” That’s a lot of chop and wind for a river mouth setup. For a beach-and-river break like this, with that much wind and that short a period, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The 15th of August (Saturday) has similar issues: 5ft to 5ft from the NNW, period 7-10 seconds, but with fresh winds up to 22 mph. The energy is moderate to strong (344 to 419), but the quality is poor. The 16th is more of the same—windy and messy.

The second week offers nothing to get excited about. Mornings are usually glassy, but the swell is small (2ft to 3ft) and the wind picks up every afternoon. The 18th of August morning has a clean 3ft NW swell (period 9 seconds) with light wind, but the energy is only 158 (weak). It’s surfable, but only just.

Honestly, if you’re desperate, the Wednesday the 12th of August afternoon is your best bet, but it’s not a standout. The rest of the window is a struggle. A blank run like this is fairly normal for the area, so don’t be surprised. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d keep the board in the car and the wetsuit dry.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
8
1
NW
6
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
NW
7
0.3
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9
0.6
W
7
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7
0.5
NW
10
0.5
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9
0.6
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0.6
NNW
11
0.9
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0.7
NW
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0.9
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
61
86
86
64
42
26
14
14
38
46
47
41
59
32
97
93
148
100
145
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
20
NW
5
NNE
5
WSW
15
NW
10
N
5
W
10
WNW
5
NE
5
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N
5
WNW
15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:18PM2.56m
9:53AM2.44m
10:23PM2.40m
11:06AM2.37m
11:47PM2.32m
12:31PM2.42m
1:15AM2.37m
1:49PM2.59m
2:29AM2.54m
2:54PM2.84m
3:28AM2.73m
3:47PM3.09m
4:18AM2.89m
Low Tide
3:01PM0.65m
3:33AM0.65m
4:03PM0.78m
4:40AM0.79m
5:24PM0.84m
6:03AM0.84m
6:55PM0.77m
7:26AM0.76m
8:13PM0.57m
8:35AM0.58m
9:15PM0.33m
9:30AM0.37m
10:07PM0.10m
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9:49
9:47
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Temp °C
22
20
20
24
22
21
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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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