Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on offer for the Cabedelo stretch.

First thing you gotta know, the water temp's sittin' around 67°, and that's pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Alright, let's be straight with you. The first week and a bit is a bit of a write-off. We've got a long stretch from Sunday the 6th through to Monday the 14th of September where the surf is just ordinary. Winds are mostly cross or cross-on, and the wave quality is poor. You'll see waves, but they'll be choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out for.

There's a glimmer on Thursday the 10th morning. The wind goes light cross-off from the north, and you get a clean 5ft wave from the northwest with 8 seconds between sets. The energy's moderate (436), so it's surfable, but it's nothing to write home about. You could get a few, but don't expect a classic.

Then we hit a dry spell again until Sunday the 13th of September morning. That's the first real standout in this forecast. It's glassy—dead calm with 0 wind from the east. The swell is a smaller 2ft, but it's got a nice long period of 12 seconds from the northwest, with a moderate energy (381). That long period groundswell will wrap in and offer some nice, clean lines, especially at a beach/pier setup like Cabedelo. The waves will be small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a funboard, and a great session for the beginners out there. Just be mindful, the long period can make it break a bit straight on the beach, but with these sizes it'll be fun. Crowds are a possibility, so get in early.

After that, it's back to the grind of messy, cross-shore winds and poor conditions right through to Saturday the 19th. Another long gap.

Now, if you can wait, the real prize is on Monday the 21st of September. This is the best of the lot. We're looking at a clean 5ft northwest groundswell with a period of 11 seconds and strong energy (609). The wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, giving you that beautiful, clean, groomed face. That's a solid, fun-sized wave for intermediate to advanced surfers. The afternoon gets messy as the wind swings, but the morning session will be gold. That's the one to circle on your calendar.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a no-go. Sunday the 13th morning offers a glassy, clean small-wave session. But the clear winner is Monday the 21st of September morning with clean, offshore winds and a proper swell. Mark it down.

Rusty.

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