
Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,082 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NW 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Figueira da Foz – Cabedelo.
Right now, we’re looking at a pretty patchy stretch ahead. The first chunk of the forecast is quiet, with nothing really offering a good wave until the second week. We’ve got a solid gap of flat to poor conditions, so don’t bother paddling out this week.
The first few days are mostly small, messy, or onshore: Wednesday afternoon has a weak 3 ft combo from the NNW with a cross-on wind and combined energy of just 89 – weak sauce. Thursday morning cleans up briefly with glassy conditions and a small 3 ft swell (energy 114), but it’s still ordinary. Friday and Saturday follow a similar pattern: small waist-high waves but nothing with any power or shape. The weekend gets a bit more active, but the wind stays messy – Saturday afternoon sees a spike in energy (429) from a NW swell at 3 ft, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Sunday and Monday are bigger (4-5 ft) but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy. By Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th, we’re into 7-7 ft swell – too big for beginners and blown out with fresh cross-shore winds, making it more of a kite session than a surfing one.
The real standout window arrives on Monday morning the 14th of September. That’s when Cabedelo wakes up to a clean, glassy morning with a 5 ft NW groundswell rolling in at a long 13-second period – proper energy with a combined reading of 1755, which is strong. Offshore flow from ENE keeps the faces clean, and the long period means the wave will have shape and power, best handled by experienced surfers. This is the best of the whole outlook, no question. The afternoon gets more wind-affected, so hit it early.
Tuesday the 15th still has some leftover energy (5 ft NW, 13 seconds) and cleaner conditions in the morning with cross-off wind, but the energy drops to 854. Still surfable, but the peak is definitely Monday morning.
After that, the swell fades and the wind picks back up, leaving small, choppy leftovers through to the 17th.
Water temp is 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about.
So, the call: If you’ve got a free Monday the 14th, go. Otherwise, this is a pretty quiet run.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 91 | 76 | 65 | 62 | 59 | 58 | 101 | 127 | 248 | 437 | 283 | 224 | 204 | 469 | 435 | 511 | 560 | 545 | 920 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:05PM3.02m | 7:29AM2.95m | 7:56PM2.80m | 8:28AM2.77m | 9:09PM2.58m | 9:55AM2.64m | 10:54PM2.49m | 11:38AM2.68m | 00:31AM2.60m | 12:59PM2.86m | 1:38AM2.80m | 1:57PM3.09m | 2:29AM3.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:16AM1.02m | 1:43PM1.10m | 2:07AM1.22m | 2:48PM1.29m | 3:17AM1.40m | 4:20PM1.41m | 4:57AM1.47m | 6:08PM1.34m | 6:37AM1.36m | 7:28PM1.13m | 7:45AM1.15m | 8:23PM0.90m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — |
28 | 91 | 76 | 65 | 62 | 59 | 58 | 101 | 127 | 145 | 437 | 283 | 224 | 100 | 469 | 435 | 511 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 12 | WNW 13 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | 11 | 30 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 248 | 94 | 126 | 3 | 204 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | NW 16 | NW 12 | NW 4 | S 12 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | 9 | 8 | — | 8 | 7 | 36 | 7 | 40 | 21 | 3 | 3 | — | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
40 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 132 | 22 | 100 | 136 | 317 | 560 | 545 | 920 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 168 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 3 | 0 | 101 | 54 | 0 | 185 | 0 | 3 | 168 | 129 | 341 | 346 | 248 | 341 | 289 | 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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