Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Figueira da Foz.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty quiet. We’ve got a real flat spell to get through before anything worth paddling out for shows up. The first ten days or so are mostly small, weak, and messy. There’s no real juice to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at about 68°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t be needing a thick suit.

For the first week, from Monday the 20th through to the end of July, it’s mostly tiny. You’ll see occasional knee-high slop around 1ft to 3ft from the NNW, but the energy is weak (combined energy values between 36 and 113). The winds are all over the place, with many afternoons ruined by a brisk onshore breeze. Mornings are often glassy, but the swell just isn’t there. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th see a bump in size to 4ft – 6ft, but the wind is a nasty cross-onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. Not worth your time.

Tuesday the 28th of July morning is the first real glimmer of hope. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the ESE. The energy is moderate (344). This is the only standout in the first week and a half – clean, manageable waves, but still on the small side for a proper session. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but the quality is just okay.

After that, it drops right back to nothing until Monday the 3rd of August. That morning brings a solid 5ft swell from the NNW, 8-second period, combined energy of 323, and glassy conditions from the SSW. This is the best on offer across the whole 16 days. It’s got some push to it, but it’s not too heavy for a confident intermediate. The wind is perfect, so the beach break at Cabedelo should have some clean, fun lines. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you can expect a few waves. Just keep in mind, the period is a touch short, so the waves might be a bit crumbly.

The following Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, is a marginal one with 5ft from the NNW and a cross-shore wind – it’s a backup if you’re desperate, but it’s not clean.

So, to sum it up: the real window is a couple of mornings. Tuesday the 28th of July morning is a nice little session, but Monday the 3rd of August morning is the clear winner. Everything else is a waste of wax.

Rusty.

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