Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNW swell with 821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let's see what's on the menu. We're looking at a solid 16-day window here at Cabedelo (Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo), and honestly, for a spot that's usually fairly consistent, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water is sitting at about 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a write-off, but that's okay. We get a bit of a flicker on Thursday, August 20th. The morning session is where it's at. We're looking at a tiny 2-foot swell from the WNW, but the wind is glassy, dead off the north. It's a small wave, but it'll be clean. The energy is weak (95), so don't expect much push. It's a real "get the cobwebs out" session. Then the afternoon gets messy with a strong cross-onshore wind, so that window closes fast.
The real standout window is Saturday, August 22nd. The morning is looking prime. Swell bumps up to 5 feet from the NNW, and we've got glassy conditions again with a light westerly wind. The energy is moderate (375), and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." That's the session to circle on your calendar. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so this will be a fun, clean wave for everyone. The afternoon gets a bit of a breeze on it, so the morning is the call.
We get another possible window on Sunday, August 23rd morning. The swell drops to 4 feet from the west, but we have a cross-offshore breeze that should keep things clean. The energy is moderate (301). It's a marginal call, but worth a look.
After that, things get a bit rough for a while. Strong winds and lumpy, choppy conditions dominate until the end of the week. The energy picks up, with some readings hitting 612, but the wind is all wrong.
The next real chance of anything decent comes on Saturday, August 29th. The morning session is a wild card. The swell is 7 feet from the NNW with moderate energy (615), but the report says it might be too big for this break. This is a beginner spot, so that 7-foot swell is getting into expert territory, especially with a cross-shore wind. It's a 'watch and see' situation.
The rest of the run into early September is a lot of ordinary, messy conditions with cross-onshore winds. There's a slight glimmer on Thursday, September 3rd. A 6-foot swell from the NW with moderate energy (553) and a gentle cross-shore wind. It's rated as marginal, but it's the best thing on offer in the second week. Keep your expectations low.
So, bottom line: Saturday, August 22nd morning is the clear winner. Get up early, the water's fine, the wind is glassy, and the waves will be clean and fun. It's not a day to sleep in.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 37 | 66 | 61 | 217 | 331 | 821 | 756 | 517 | 327 | 211 | 105 | 221 | 369 | 329 | 390 | 602 | 296 | 134 | 100 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:28PM2.93m | 2:53AM2.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:19AM1.31m | 8:53PM1.10m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | NNW 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 6 |
| kJ | 37 | 66 | 61 | 59 | 133 | 8 | 8 | 517 | 327 | 211 | 105 | 221 | 369 | 329 | 390 | 10 | 296 | 134 | 2 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | N 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 9 | 3 | 38 | 10 | 8 | — | 8 | 40 | 39 | 24 | 73 | 29 | 11 | 11 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SW 13 | NW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | W 10 | — | SW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 31 | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 217 | 331 | 821 | 756 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 602 | — | — | 100 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 269 | 0 | 0 | 269 | 129 | 129 | 269 | 3 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 6 | 87 | 262 | 350 | 285 | 95 | 6 | 350 | 274 |
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