
Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 549 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NW 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 (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. 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+) | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Figueira da Foz.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty quiet. We’ve got a real flat spell to get through before anything worth paddling out for shows up. The first ten days or so are mostly small, weak, and messy. There’s no real juice to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at about 68°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t be needing a thick suit.
For the first week, from Monday the 20th through to the end of July, it’s mostly tiny. You’ll see occasional knee-high slop around 1ft to 3ft from the NNW, but the energy is weak (combined energy values between 36 and 113). The winds are all over the place, with many afternoons ruined by a brisk onshore breeze. Mornings are often glassy, but the swell just isn’t there. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th see a bump in size to 4ft – 6ft, but the wind is a nasty cross-onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. Not worth your time.
Tuesday the 28th of July morning is the first real glimmer of hope. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the ESE. The energy is moderate (344). This is the only standout in the first week and a half – clean, manageable waves, but still on the small side for a proper session. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but the quality is just okay.
After that, it drops right back to nothing until Monday the 3rd of August. That morning brings a solid 5ft swell from the NNW, 8-second period, combined energy of 323, and glassy conditions from the SSW. This is the best on offer across the whole 16 days. It’s got some push to it, but it’s not too heavy for a confident intermediate. The wind is perfect, so the beach break at Cabedelo should have some clean, fun lines. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you can expect a few waves. Just keep in mind, the period is a touch short, so the waves might be a bit crumbly.
The following Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, is a marginal one with 5ft from the NNW and a cross-shore wind – it’s a backup if you’re desperate, but it’s not clean.
So, to sum it up: the real window is a couple of mornings. Tuesday the 28th of July morning is a nice little session, but Monday the 3rd of August morning is the clear winner. Everything else is a waste of wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 79 | 79 | 48 | 38 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 34 | 127 | 266 | 440 | 158 | 101 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:24PM2.91m | 8:57AM2.68m | 9:18PM2.72m | 9:56AM2.57m | 10:23PM2.57m | 11:06AM2.52m | 11:38PM2.50m | 12:16PM2.56m | 00:48AM2.51m | 1:16PM2.66m | 1:46AM2.59m | 2:06PM2.80m | 2:32AM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07PM1.17m | 2:42AM1.17m | 2:57PM1.33m | 3:34AM1.33m | 3:57PM1.46m | 4:36AM1.45m | 5:13PM1.52m | 5:48AM1.50m | 6:35PM1.49m | 6:57AM1.46m | 7:41PM1.38m | 7:53AM1.37m | 8:31PM1.24m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 11 |
86 | 79 | 79 | 48 | 38 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 34 | 127 | — | — | 9 | 16 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 | — | — | NW 14 | NW 12 | WNW 9 |
12 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 25 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 5 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | W 4 | W 4 | — | WNW 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | 13 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 266 | 440 | 158 | 101 | 229 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 274 | 0 | 0 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 374 | 6 | 20 | 353 | 53 | 168 | 1111 | 465 | 269 | 1071 | 353 | 171 | 185 | 116 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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