Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Figueira da Foz.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing but poor surf conditions. From Saturday the 18th right through to the 27th of July, it’s a grim run of tiny, weak swell and messy onshore winds. The wave energy is just pathetic, barely cracking 90 (39 to 179) for most of that time, and the swell is coming from the northwest with a short, weak period. It’s flat, chopped up, and not worth paddling out for. There’s a little tease of glass on Tuesday the 21st morning and Thursday the 23rd morning, but with swell heights only 2ft to 2ft, there’s just nothing to ride.

The grip on this lull finally loosens on Monday the 28th of July. The morning sees a slight improvement with a clean, cross-offshore wind and a 4ft swell from the NNW, but it’s still very average. The real energy finally starts to build through the end of the month.

Now, here’s the standout. If you’re an expert looking for a serious challenge, keep your eyes on the 29th of July through the 2nd of August. The swell is going to pump. However, Cabedelo is a beach break, and when the swell gets this big, it’s a different beast. The morning of the 29th of July is looking at a 8ft swell from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 622. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but the real issue is the size. At 8ft, this is expert-only territory.

The best window for the big-wave crew is the 30th of July and 31st of July mornings. You’ll get a 8ft to 7ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind shifts offshore out of the east and east-northeast. That’s clean, lined-up waves, but it’s still a solid 6ft+. The water temperature is sitting at 67°, which is dead average for this time of year, so it’s a wetsuit session.

The swell peaks on the 1st and 2nd of August. We’re talking a 10ft swell from the NNW with energy readings over 1200 (1094 to 1294). That is *serious* ocean. The morning of the 2nd of August looks the cleanest, with a strong offshore wind from the east-northeast. But again, at 10ft, this is purely for the experienced big-wave chargers at a beach break. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful, and dangerous shore break. Beginners and intermediates should stay well clear of the water entirely.

So, for the average surfer, there’s basically nothing on offer. For the experts, the 30th and 31st of July mornings are the best bet for a clean, powerful session, but it’s still a big day. The 1st and 2nd of August are for the adrenaline junkies only.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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