Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, your local surf reporter for Figueira da Foz.

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Cabedelo. The next couple of days are a write-off, with tiny, messy windswell and onshore junk. But don’t stress, because after a few quiet days, a solid run of cleaner groundswell kicks in and we get some proper sessions.

The water is sitting at a pretty chilly 65°, which is about 2° colder than usual for this time of year – so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Friday morning the 11th is flat and poor, with a 2ft NNW windswell and lumpy cross-shore wind. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday the 12th morning brings a small improvement. We’ve got a glassy 4ft swell from the NNW with a 7-second period, and the energy is moderate (180). It’s surfable, but it’s pretty ordinary – just something to get wet on.

Sunday morning the 13th is the first real highlight. A clean 3ft groundswell out of the NW with a long 13-second period and light offshores. The combined energy sits at a healthy 399, which is moderate. This will be clean, lined-up, and fun on the longboard or mid-length. This is the best session of the first few days.

Monday the 14th morning is marginal – a 3ft NW swell at 11 seconds, but with cross-shore wind – and the rest of the week looks messy.

Now for something special. Wednesday morning the 16th sees a big jump: an 8ft NNW swell with a 9-second period and strong energy (969). However, at this size it’s too big for beginners and more of an expert wave. The cross-shore wind will keep it a bit lumpy, but if you’ve got the experience, paddle out.

Thursday morning the 17th is the standout of the entire forecast. A solid 7ft NW groundswell with an 11-second period, combined energy of 1360 – that’s strong – and clean offshore winds from the NE. This is proper. The size means it’s for experts only, but the shape will be excellent. Best session of the run.

Friday the 18th morning is another good one: 5ft NNW groundswell with a 9-second period, gentle offshore breeze from the ENE, and clean conditions. Energy is moderate (459). Good for intermediates and above.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th mornings both offer clean 4ft NW swells with light offshores – perfect for a relaxed longboard session.

Heading into the second week, Monday the 21st is average, but Tuesday the 22nd morning brings a 6ft NW swell with a 12-second period (moderate energy, 800) but cross-shore wind – a bit messy, but some waves.

Wednesday the 23rd morning is clean again with a 4ft NW groundswell and offshore breeze. Solid.

And then Friday the 25th – this one has serious size and power. Morning brings a 6ft NW groundswell at 15 seconds (very long period) and strong energy (1849). That’s a lot of water moving. The afternoon gets even bigger at 8ft NW at 14 seconds, energy 1857. But with fresh cross-shore winds and size like that, it’s expert-only and will barrel if you get the right spot. This is a promising but less certain long-range call.

Crowds at Cabedelo can show up sometimes, especially when it’s clean and good. So on the standout days, get out early.

Stay loose, and keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

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