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Playa do Carreiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 28 Mar 2026 CETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Mar 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2065 | 1811 | 1770 | 1052 | 706 | 845 | 1425 | 1915 | 1351 | 2299 | 1387 | 905 | 639 | 672 | 378 | 150 | 137 | 173 | 443 | 951 | 1064 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:10AM 2.66 | 1:48PM 2.53 | 2:02AM 2.86 | 2:31PM 2.71 | 2:44AM 3.01 | 3:08PM 2.86 | 3:21AM 3.10 | 3:42PM 2.96 | 3:55AM 3.12 | 4:13PM 3.01 | 4:27AM 3.07 | 4:44PM 3.00 | 4:59AM 2.97 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:54PM 0.79 | 7:37AM 0.49 | 7:48PM 0.58 | 8:22AM 0.31 | 8:31PM 0.39 | 8:59AM 0.18 | 9:08PM 0.25 | 9:33AM 0.10 | 9:43PM 0.17 | 10:04AM 0.09 | 10:16PM 0.14 | 10:33AM 0.14 | 10:48PM 0.18 | 11:03AM 0.24 | |||||||||
Sat 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | ||
| Sunset | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 16 | ||
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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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