Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.15° N 8.87° W

Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.0° 

Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, this is Rusty. Alright, let’s look at what the ocean’s got for us around Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo. Honestly, the outlook over the next two weeks is a bit of a mixed bag with a lot of waiting, but there’s a glimmer of hope right at the edge of the forecast.

First up, the week kicks off on a pretty sleepy note. From Tuesday the 18th to Wednesday the 19th, the surf is a write-off. The waves are small, the wind is messy, and you’re better off doing something else. The ocean’s just not cooperating. That’s a solid block of nothing. Then, on Thursday the 20th, we get a bit of a tease. The morning glass off is a beauty, but the swell from the WNW is only 3ft. It’s a long-period 9-second swell, giving a bit of push, and the energy is moderate (126), but honestly, it’s very ordinary. You’d be just out there for a splash.

Then the wind turns nasty for a solid run. From Thursday afternoon right through to Monday the 25th, it’s mostly fresh cross or cross-onshore winds with a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell picks up a bit – Friday the 21st sees 6ft to 7ft from the NNW with moderate to strong energy (521-764), but the wind ruins it. The same story repeats Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, with swell building to 7ft-8ft, but those strong cross-shore winds just make it a washing machine. Too big for beginners, but not clean enough for anyone. Honestly, with that consistent onshore wind and decent swell size, the beach setup at Cabedelo looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for that whole stretch.

We get another lull of poor conditions through Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th, with tiny swell and messy wind. Things look a little more promising on Thursday the 27th. The swell bumps up to 6ft-6ft from the NW with a moderate period (9-10 seconds) and strong energy (518-547), but the wind is cross-on. It’s a marginal day, not a standout. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are similar – surfable but ordinary, with the wind never quite getting right.

Now, the one true standout is a long way off. On Sunday the 30th of August, and into Monday the 31st, we’ve got potential. The early morning on Sunday the 30th is glassy, with a clean 3ft swell from the WNW, 8-second period, and weak to moderate energy (137). Then Monday morning the 31st is even better for the pocket – a 2ft swell from the WNW, 9-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is weak (106), but that clean glass is gold. It’s not about size; it’s about quality. This is a promising little window, but it’s still over a week away, so don’t set your watch by it.

The very end of the window on Tuesday the 1st of September offers another clean morning with a 4ft NW swell and light offshore breeze. It’s ordinary, but it’s clean.

So, the pick of the bunch? It’s a toss-up between the clean mornings on Sunday the 30th of August and Monday the 31st. The swell is small, but the wind will be perfect, making Cabedelo about as user-friendly as it gets. The water temp is a pleasant 68°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no worries there. This is a consistent spot, so it tends not to stay poor for long. Keep an eye on that Sunday-Monday window – it might just deliver a little gem.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.9
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0.9
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7
0.7
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6
0.5
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1.4
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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142
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48
88
188
309
324
756
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495
469
1121
639
516
612
222
107
61
Wind (km/h)
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25
WSW
10
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10
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15
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25
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20
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25
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30
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25
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High Tide
7:36PM2.90m
7:58AM2.74m
8:20PM2.67m
8:48AM2.57m
9:19PM2.46m
10:00AM2.45m
10:50PM2.33m
11:34AM2.44m
00:25AM2.36m
12:52PM2.56m
1:31AM2.48m
1:46PM2.74m
2:17AM2.65m
Low Tide
1:23PM1.09m
1:48AM1.17m
2:05PM1.28m
2:29AM1.38m
2:57PM1.47m
3:24AM1.55m
4:15PM1.60m
4:48AM1.65m
6:04PM1.60m
6:28AM1.62m
7:26PM1.46m
7:35AM1.48m
8:15PM1.28m
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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).

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