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Playa do Carreiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
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Playa do Carreiro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Carreiro in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | |
260 | 314 | 149 | 131 | 362 | 1408 | 902 | 637 | 584 | 544 | 563 | 871 | 1995 | 1465 | 1016 | 772 | 759 | 682 | 514 | 452 | 386 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:21PM3.16m | 4:45AM3.14m | 5:06PM3.23m | 5:33AM3.10m | 5:53PM3.23m | 6:24AM2.99m | 6:43PM3.16m | 7:17AM2.82m | 7:37PM3.03m | 8:14AM2.62m | 8:36PM2.87m | 9:18AM2.44m | 9:41PM2.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07AM0.05m | 10:31PM0.01m | 10:52AM0.03m | 11:19PM-0.05m | 11:38AM0.09m | 00:09AM-0.01m | 12:25PM0.20m | 1:02AM0.10m | 1:16PM0.36m | 1:59AM0.26m | 2:11PM0.54m | 3:02AM0.44m | 3:14PM0.70m | 4:12AM0.58m | |||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
260 | 220 | 149 | 131 | 362 | 1408 | 902 | 637 | 584 | 544 | 563 | 871 | 1995 | 1465 | 1016 | 772 | 759 | 682 | 514 | 452 | 386 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
3 | 5 | 35 | 98 | 103 | — | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 36 | 331 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | W 8 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — |
— | 3 | 1 | 56 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 314 | — | — | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 158 | 75 | 75 | 315 | 75 | 26 | 79 | 26 | 43 | 79 | 7 | 15 | 222 | 7 | 75 | 105 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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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.











