Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, NW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks here at Figueira da Foz.
We’re looking at Cabedelo, a beach and pier break that’s wide open to the west. Water temp is about 67°, which is pretty standard for this time of year. The first real chance to get a wave is Saturday morning, August 29th. The swell is a clean 5ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the NNE. That’s a beautiful morning for a surf, with a combined energy of 336. It’s a spot that’s good for beginners, so you’ll have fun, but you might see a few others out there.
After that, things get messy. The wind picks up and swings around, leaving us with a few days of cross-shore and cross-onshore chop through the weekend and into the start of the week. Monday and Tuesday, August 31st and September 1st, are a right-off.
The real standout, the one you need to save for, is Friday morning, September 4th. The wind is dead calm, the ocean is flat as a mirror, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the NW, but the period is a long 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell with a combined energy of 524. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and just beautiful.
There is another promising window a week later, on Sunday morning, September 13th. Again, glassy conditions with a light NNE breeze, and a 3ft swell from the NNW with a very long 12-second period. The combined energy is a solid 676. The wind is perfect, so it’s going to be a magic morning. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-onshore breeze, so get out there early.
The rest of the time is a bit of a washout, with small, short-period, choppy waves. Not worth paddling out for.
So, the clear winner is the 4th of September, with the 13th of September as a close second. The rest of the time, you’re waiting for a break in the weather.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
336 | 239 | 211 | 281 | 351 | 311 | 272 | 341 | 602 | 421 | 418 | 502 | 276 | 193 | 178 | 159 | 143 | 149 | 342 | 448 | 763 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:41PM3.41m | 4:58AM3.25m | 5:14PM3.41m | 5:31AM3.25m | 5:47PM3.34m | 6:05AM3.20m | 6:24PM3.21m | 6:44AM3.10m | 7:05PM3.02m | 7:29AM2.95m | 7:56PM2.80m | 8:28AM2.77m | 9:09PM2.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30AM0.74m | 10:54PM0.67m | 11:02AM0.69m | 11:26PM0.68m | 11:36AM0.71m | 11:59PM0.74m | 12:13PM0.78m | 00:35AM0.86m | 12:54PM0.92m | 1:16AM1.02m | 1:43PM1.10m | 2:07AM1.22m | 2:48PM1.29m | 3:17AM1.40m | |||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
336 | 239 | 211 | 281 | 351 | 311 | 272 | 341 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 276 | 10 | 178 | 159 | 143 | 149 | 342 | 448 | 763 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 16 | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 16 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 23 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | 10 | — | 10 | 8 | 8 | 40 | 75 | 164 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | NW 8 | SW 13 | W 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 107 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | 34 | 56 | 602 | 421 | 418 | 502 | — | 193 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 350 | 3 | 3 | 269 | 129 | 129 | 289 | 129 | 129 | 299 | 86 | 3 | 360 | 3 | 3 | 299 | 3 | 0 | 269 | 0 |
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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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