Playa do Carreiro Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
17.2° C
1.0° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lining up for us.

To be straight with you, the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for Playa do Carreiro. We’re talking a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and rubbish wind. The first real surfable day isn’t until Sunday the 19th, and even then, it’s only just getting going. From now until Saturday the 18th, it’s a write-off – waves are barely breaking, all under 2ft with no energy to speak of, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. You’d be better off polishing your board.

Come Sunday the 19th morning, there’s a glimmer. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the NW, period around 7 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind from the north. The combined energy is still low (85), so it’s not going to blow your socks off, but it’s surfable. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to get excited about. Don’t expect a crowd-free session though – it’s a river break that can get people on it.

Monday the 20th sees the swell bump up to 3ft from the NW, and the energy climbs to 118 (moderate), but the wind swings cross-onshore and onshore, so it’s messy again. Not worth the paddle out.

The next decent window doesn’t show up until Friday the 24th. There’s a shift in the afternoon – a 1ft swell from the NW, but the period jumps to 15 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, so it’ll have some real push, and the combined energy hits 97. But the wind is onshore again, and the size is tiny. A long period swell on a river break can sometimes be too straight, but it’s a glimmer.

The real standout, and the only one I’d circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 28th. The morning session is looking *magic*. Glassy conditions, clean as a whistle, with a 6ft swell from the WNW, period of 10 seconds, and a massive energy reading of 726. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is glassy – that’s the big one. Now, 6ft is pushing into the “too big for beginners” territory, but for an intermediate surfer, this is the best on offer. The wind is glassy, the swell is solid, and the energy is there. Just remember, as a river break, these long-period swells can be a bit tricky, but with that wind, it’ll be clean.

The rest of the second week has some swell (5ft to 5ft) but it’s mostly crossed-up or onshore. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th have some size, but the wind is a problem. It’s a shame, because the energy is there, but the conditions won’t let you enjoy it.

So, bottom line: the first week is a dud. The second week has one clear winner – Tuesday the 28th morning. Get on it early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tue
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Period (s)
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W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
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WNW
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0.3
WNW
8
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WNW
8
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8
1.3
NNW
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0.9
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1.4
NNW
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1
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8
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NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.4
WNW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
40
39
21
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25
22
22
13
13
13
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140
75
71
236
110
107
77
36
33
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
E
5
WNW
15
NW
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NNE
5
NNW
10
NW
20
N
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N
25
NNW
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NNE
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
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10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
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cross-on
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cross-on
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on
High Tide
5:17AM2.98m
5:35PM3.34m
6:05AM2.99m
6:21PM3.35m
6:50AM2.93m
7:07PM3.27m
7:35AM2.82m
7:52PM3.10m
8:20AM2.69m
8:38PM2.87m
9:06AM2.53m
9:25PM2.62m
9:56AM2.39m
Low Tide
11:05PM-0.02m
11:17AM0.12m
11:54PM-0.08m
12:03PM0.09m
00:40AM-0.05m
12:48PM0.14m
1:25AM0.06m
1:32PM0.26m
2:10AM0.23m
2:18PM0.42m
2:54AM0.44m
3:06PM0.62m
3:40AM0.65m
3:59PM0.81m
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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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