Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo this week:
The surf forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Figueira da Foz – Cabedelo.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough start. The next few days are honestly a write-off. Wednesday the 26th through Thursday the 27th is all storm risk and chunky cross-onshore winds, with lumpy, poor surf. The water temp is sittin’ at 66°, which is a touch cooler than what we’d normally expect for this time of year – nothin’ wild, but you’ll feel it.
We get a tease on Friday the 28th – the swell is pumpin’ from the WNW with a proper 11-second period, and the energy is massive (1113 on the morning). But here’s the kicker: it’s way too big for this spot. At 7ft to 8ft, that’s expert-only territory, and with a cross-onshore breeze, it’s gonna be a messy, dangerous beast. Not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for beginners.
The first real chance you’ll want to paddle out is Saturday morning, the 29th. A clean, light offshore breeze from the north, dropping swell to a more manageable 5ft from the NW. The energy is down to a moderate 328 and the waves are lookin’ clean. That’s your window for a fun session – not epic, but solid.
After that, we hit a long dry spell. Sunday the 30th through to Thursday the 4th of September is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, with marginal to poor conditions. The swell hangs around 4ft to 6ft, but the wind just ruins it. A few sessions are borderline, but honestly, not worth the paddle out.
Now, here’s the standout. Saturday morning, the 5th of September. Glassy conditions with a light ENE breeze, and a nice 3ft swell from the NW with a longer 10-second period. The energy is moderate (254), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the one to circle in your calendar. Clean, small, and fun.
Sunday the 6th of September morning is also a looker – glassy again, with a 4ft NW swell, same period. Great for a longboard or a fun fish.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th mornings are marginal, but Tuesday the 8th morning has glassy conditions and a 3ft WNW swell with a 9-second period. Small but clean.
Then we get a rude reminder of winter on Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September. The swell jumps back up to 7ft to 10ft, and with strong cross-shore winds, it’s messy and way too big for Cabedelo. Thursday the 10th morning is flat-out dangerous for anyone but experts, with a 10ft swell from the NNW and 1395 energy. Leave that one alone.
Overall, the best bet in the whole 16-day window is Saturday the 5th of September morning. Glassy, clean, and a fun little NW swell. Sunday the 6th morning is a close second. The rest is either too windy, too big, or both.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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181 | 275 | 360 | 408 | 267 | 1113 | 1384 | 723 | 328 | 214 | 177 | 425 | 446 | 396 | 230 | 287 | 639 | 516 | 411 | 502 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:26AM2.96m | 3:37PM3.25m | 3:57AM3.09m | 4:09PM3.36m | 4:27AM3.19m | 4:41PM3.41m | 4:58AM3.25m | 5:14PM3.41m | 5:31AM3.25m | 5:47PM3.34m | 6:05AM3.20m | 6:24PM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25PM0.94m | 9:28AM0.97m | 9:55PM0.81m | 9:59AM0.83m | 10:24PM0.72m | 10:30AM0.74m | 10:54PM0.67m | 11:02AM0.69m | 11:26PM0.68m | 11:36AM0.71m | 11:59PM0.74m | 12:13PM0.78m | 00:35AM0.86m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
3 | 275 | 24 | 28 | 178 | 1113 | 1384 | 723 | 328 | 214 | 177 | 425 | 446 | 396 | 230 | 287 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 16 | — | — | W 18 |
3 | — | — | — | 267 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 31 | 5 | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
181 | — | 360 | 408 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 69 | 639 | 516 | 411 | 502 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 11 | 166 | 274 | 6 | 54 | 169 | 3 | 0 | 269 | 0 | 3 | 185 | 129 | 129 | 269 | 129 | 152 | 346 | 129 |
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Information about the Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo 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 (Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo) 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 Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo 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.
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