Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

It’s been a bit of a slow start, but the waiting game pays off. We’ve got a solid window of clean, rideable waves coming through, with a couple of standout sessions that are really worth circling on the calendar. The pattern shows a building pulse of groundswell, and when the wind plays nice, it’s game on.

We kick things off on Sunday, 30 August at Playa do Carreiro. The morning is the play here. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and that makes for some silky conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 362. It’s a good start, but the real juice is still a few days out.

Monday, 31 August is where things step up. The morning sees a 6 ft swell from the NW, period 10 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is building nicely, hitting 569. This is a solid, fun day for intermediates. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Thursday, 11 September is the real standout. The morning brings a 6 ft swell from the WNW, with a very long period of 12 seconds. This is proper groundswell, with a lot of punch. The wind is absolutely glassy, zero breeze, and the combined energy is strong at 757. This is going to be a beauty. Keep in mind that this long-period swell (over 15 seconds is considered very long, and 12 seconds is still significant) will be better shaped at this river mouth setup, offering longer, more powerful walls. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, no weird anomalies to report.

Friday, 12 September is another cracker. The morning session is glassy again, with a 4 ft swell from the W, period 8 seconds. The energy is 303. It’s a bit smaller, but that glassy wind makes it a choice session for a relaxed paddle.

Looking further out, Monday, 14 September brings a clean 5 ft swell from the WNW with a gentle offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 454. It’s a promising end to the forecast window, but as always with long-range calls, keep an eye on the forecast.

The afternoons are generally a write-off, with stronger winds and choppier conditions, so stick to the mornings for the best of it. There’s a stretch from the 5th to the 7th of September that’s a bit messy with onshore winds, but then it cleans right back up. Overall, pretty optimistic for this area.

Rusty.

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