
Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. 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+) | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Figueira da Foz. It’s been a pretty quiet spell, and we’re looking at a long stretch of mediocrity before a tiny window of something decent. I’m talking about Cabedelo.
The first real chance to paddle out without getting frustrated doesn’t show up until Monday morning, the 27th of July. We’ve had days of choppy, onshore junk before that. Thursday the 23rd right through the weekend is a write-off – messy cross-shore winds, swirling directions, and the swell is all over the place. The energy is low, barely hitting 80 in the combined readings. It’s just not worth it.
So, Monday the 27th is our first real standout. It’s a glassy morning with the wind dropping right out to near nothing. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s short-period stuff, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but the glassy conditions will make it look way better than it is. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy. The combined energy is moderate at 263, so there’s a bit of push. For a beginner-friendly beach break like Cabedelo, this is your best bet. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
The window doesn’t last, though. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings back onshore and it’s game over. Tuesday morning, the 28th, is marginal with a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s not inspiring. The swell is 5 ft from the NNW with a longer period of 9 seconds, which would be nice, but the wind just messes it up.
We then hit another dry spell. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and the first weekend of August are all suffering from onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell tries to pick up on Sunday the 2nd of August, hitting 5 ft from the NW, but it’s accompanied by a strong cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy gets up to 505, which is moderate to strong, but with the wind chop, it’s just a messy, choppy bowl. Honestly, Sunday looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing.
The outlook stays pretty grim right through to the 7th of August. There’s no other standout on the horizon. It’s a long, lean run.
To sum it up: if you’ve got a window, hit Cabedelo on Monday morning, the 27th of July, for the cleanest but still small conditions. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 50 | 66 | 132 | 229 | 866 | 344 | 262 | 456 | 168 | 187 | 339 | 293 | 231 | 193 | 215 | 164 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:06AM2.52m | 11:38PM2.50m | 12:16PM2.56m | 00:48AM2.51m | 1:16PM2.66m | 1:46AM2.59m | 2:06PM2.80m | 2:32AM2.69m | 2:48PM2.94m | 3:12AM2.79m | 3:25PM3.08m | 3:48AM2.89m | 4:00PM3.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36AM1.45m | 5:13PM1.52m | 5:48AM1.50m | 6:35PM1.49m | 6:57AM1.46m | 7:41PM1.38m | 7:53AM1.37m | 8:31PM1.24m | 8:37AM1.26m | 9:12PM1.11m | 9:15AM1.14m | 9:48PM0.99m | 9:49AM1.04m | 10:20PM0.90m | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 6 | W 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
24 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 66 | 132 | — | — | 344 | 7 | 15 | 168 | 122 | 339 | 293 | 231 | 193 | 215 | 164 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 79 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | W 12 | W 8 | — | — | NNW 10 |
3 | 6 | 15 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | NW 7 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 10 | — | 11 | 50 | — | — | 229 | 866 | — | 262 | 456 | — | 187 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 541 | 315 | 134 | 464 | 460 | 34 | 86 | 299 | 346 | 129 | 409 | 54 | 0 | 171 | 0 | 166 | 269 | 3 | 101 | 269 | 3 |
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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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