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Lat Long: 41.91° N 8.88° W

Playa do Carreiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa do Carreiro sea temperature is
15.5°C
1.2° 

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 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SW swell with 2,917 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Nov 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 5th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 9th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 10th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
144
229
426
389
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2241
2917
2285
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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10
ESE
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SSW
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ESE
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SSW
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High Tide
00:49AM2.51m
1:04PM2.75m
1:36AM2.67m
1:50PM2.83m
2:16AM2.81m
2:31PM2.88m
2:52AM2.91m
3:09PM2.89m
3:26AM2.96m
3:44PM2.87m
3:59AM2.97m
4:19PM2.80m
Low Tide
6:35PM0.51m
6:51AM0.63m
7:24PM0.40m
7:39AM0.48m
8:04PM0.31m
8:21AM0.36m
8:40PM0.27m
8:59AM0.28m
9:13PM0.27m
9:34AM0.25m
9:46PM0.30m
10:09AM0.26m
10:18PM0.36m
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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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