Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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