Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,293 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading to this stretch.
We start off with a rough patch for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo. The first few days are all poor conditions—messy winds, small and short-period swell. I can’t recommend anything until Friday, August 28th.
Friday, August 28th morning is the clearest highlight. Skies are clear, wind is glassy light out of the ESE—that’s about as clean as it gets. The swell is 8 ft from the WNW with an 11-second period, so proper groundswell. Combined energy is strong at 1216. But here’s the catch: this is a beginner-friendly beach/pier break, and that size is predicted to be too big for it. This is for experienced surfers only. Water temp is about normal for the season.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the end of August and into early September. Saturday, August 29th morning has a smaller 5 ft NW swell (283 energy) with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. Could be a few fun ones, but nothing special.
Into the second week, Tuesday, September 1st morning has a 7 ft NW swell with an 11-second period (974 energy), but again the size and wind make it too much for this spot. Monday, September 7th morning is marginal with a tiny 2 ft swell from the W but a very long 20-second period (754 energy). Long lulls and small waves. The afternoon brings a 5 ft swell but with cross-onshore chop.
The biggest energy hits Tuesday, September 8th morning: a massive 13 ft swell from the WNW with a 14-second period and combined energy of 5583. That’s serious power. Light cross-onshore wind could keep it looking clean, but this break is for beginners—that swell will be way too heavy and dangerous. Experts only. The afternoon holds 12 ft but the wind picks up and goes onshore.
Wednesday, September 9th morning has a 7 ft swell from the NNW with a 9-second period (892 energy) and gentle cross-shore wind. Again, too big for the typical crowd here.
The one to circle on your calendar is Friday, August 28th morning—glassy, powerful groundswell, but only if you’ve got the skills. For the rest of us, it’s a bleak 16-day stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | SSW 4 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
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128 | 86 | 55 | 22 | 212 | 298 | 392 | 429 | 381 | 1216 | 810 | 437 | 283 | 191 | 159 | 191 | 145 | 159 | 402 | 626 | 599 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:28PM2.93m | 2:53AM2.81m | 3:04PM3.10m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19AM1.31m | 8:53PM1.10m | 8:55AM1.13m | 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 | |||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 8 | — | NNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | SW 17 | NW 12 |
128 | 86 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 298 | — | 8 | 381 | 1216 | 810 | 437 | 283 | 191 | 159 | 191 | 145 | 159 | 21 | 12 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | N 4 | NW 11 | NW 6 | S 12 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 10 | — | — | SW 16 |
6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | 133 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | — | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 4 | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
— | — | — | 22 | 212 | — | 392 | 429 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | 626 | 599 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 95 | 6 | 350 | 281 | 32 | 150 | 274 | 20 | 3 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 274 | 3 | 3 | 269 | 129 | 129 | 269 | 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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