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Playa do Carreiro surfForecast / Galicia / Spain
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa do Carreiro this week:
The surf forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Carreiro in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 04) at 5AM.
Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 8th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 9th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Carreiro over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
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Energy (?) | 1440 | 755 | 313 | 270 | 524 | 721 | 1215 | 895 | 625 | 233 | 459 | 541 | 631 | 522 | 339 | 741 | 1102 | 1045 | 1547 | 1197 | 931 | 647 | 302 | 237 | 148 | 76 | 54 | 48 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 102 | 447 | 383 | 371 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross | glass | off | glass | on | glass | off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:15AM 2.70 | 8:37PM 2.72 | 9:17AM 2.38 | 9:44PM 2.47 | 10:40AM 2.14 | 11:13PM 2.33 | 12:20PM 2.09 | 12:47AM 2.36 | 1:40PM 2.20 | 1:56AM 2.50 | 2:34PM 2.36 | 2:45AM 2.65 | 3:14PM 2.53 | 3:24AM 2.78 | 3:47PM 2.67 | 3:57AM 2.88 | 4:17PM 2.79 | 4:28AM 2.93 | 4:46PM 2.87 | 4:58AM 2.95 | 5:14PM 2.91 | 5:28AM 2.91 | 5:43PM 2.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:58AM 0.28 | 2:17PM 0.56 | 2:57AM 0.57 | 3:16PM 0.85 | 4:15AM 0.81 | 4:40PM 1.05 | 5:57AM 0.91 | 6:22PM 1.07 | 7:26AM 0.82 | 7:40PM 0.93 | 8:24AM 0.67 | 8:33PM 0.76 | 9:06AM 0.52 | 9:13PM 0.59 | 9:39AM 0.40 | 9:47PM 0.45 | 10:08AM 0.30 | 10:18PM 0.34 | 10:36AM 0.25 | 10:48PM 0.28 | 11:04AM 0.24 | 11:18PM 0.26 | 11:32AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:56 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 |
Rain (mm) | 4 | - | - | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 4 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 16 |
Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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 12 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.