Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Carreiro surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 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 on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, let's be straight with you – the first week or so is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of days where the surf is just not cooperating, so don't be in a rush to wax up. The first real window of interest doesn't pop up until late in the run.
The standout, and really the only one worth getting excited about, is shaping up for the Saturday morning of the 29th of August. That’s the deep breath moment. We’re looking at Playa do Carreiro with a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the west. The combined energy is massive at 1914, so there's serious power in the water. The wind is light and offshore from the northeast, making for proper clean conditions. This is going to be a proper session, but keep in mind that 8ft is expert territory – this is not for the learners. The earlier part of that week, around the 25th and 26th, shows some glimmers of hope with moderate west-northwest swell and cleaner winds, but the size and quality isn't quite there to call it a standout.
Before that? A whole lot of nothing. From the 18th well into the 24th, the conditions are poor, with onshore winds and tiny, weak swell. The energy is barely registering, often under 100. It’s a long, flat spell.
The Sunday morning of the 30th of August is also worth a mention as a backup. It’s a smaller, cleaner version of the day before with 6ft from the west and glassy conditions. The energy is still solid at 654, making it a very good session for those who want a slightly more manageable ride than the big Saturday.
As for the water, it's about average for the time of year, so no need for a thicker wetsuit or a rashie just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 5 | SW 16 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 7 |
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 kJ | 179 | 311 | 529 | 279 | 126 | 114 | 179 | 56 | 80 | 110 | 24 | 22 | 38 | 11 | 49 | 65 | 79 | 164 | 250 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:24AM3.02m | 6:40PM3.28m | 7:02AM2.93m | 7:19PM3.08m | 7:40AM2.79m | 7:57PM2.83m | 8:19AM2.62m | 8:38PM2.56m | 9:00AM2.43m | 9:24PM2.29m | 9:52AM2.25m | 10:25PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM-0.09m | 12:23PM0.06m | 00:53AM0.03m | 1:02PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.22m | 1:41PM0.36m | 2:06AM0.45m | 2:22PM0.58m | 2:44AM0.70m | 3:08PM0.81m | 3:29AM0.93m | 4:06PM1.02m | 4:31AM1.11m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | S 18 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | W 8 | NNW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | SSW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 58 | — | — | 7 | 126 | 68 | 5 | 56 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 49 | 65 | 64 | 97 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | W 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 4 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 32 | — | — | — | 5 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 58 | 79 | 40 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | SW 18 | NNW 9 | — | SW 16 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | NW 13 | SW 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 38 | 10 | 26 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | S 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 179 | 311 | 529 | 279 | — | 114 | 179 | 10 | 80 | 110 | 2 | 22 | 18 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 164 | 250 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 43 | 26 | 268 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 158 | 7 | 91 | 81 | 7 | 79 | 75 | 7 | 7 | 11 |
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