Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the Figueira da Foz area. We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise if you’re patient.
The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The swell is there, but the wind is a nightmare. Friday the 21st is a total washout with a strong NNW wind making a mess of things. Saturday the 22nd shows a glimmer of hope with a super clean, glassy morning, but the swell is a small 4ft from the NNW and the energy is moderate (343). It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but nothing to get the heart racing.
Things start to look a bit more interesting on Sunday the 23rd. There’s a 5ft swell from the W with a nice 11-second period, giving it some real grunt. The wind is a clean cross-off in the morning, and the energy is solid (623). It’s a marginal call, but that’s the best you’re going to get for a few days.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Friday the 28th of August. Cabedelo (Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo) is the place to be. The morning is absolutely glassy with a 6ft NW swell, a 10-second period, and strong wave energy (667). The wind is dead calm, virtually offshore from the E. This is the cleanest, most powerful looking window in the whole forecast. The swell direction is a solid match for the break, and for a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year.
After that, the following week is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 29th has a clean morning with a 5ft NNW swell, but it’s not as powerful. From Sunday the 30th onward, it’s a lot of marginal conditions and messy onshore winds. The 3rd of September sees a long-period 6ft NW swell (11 seconds) with strong energy (950), but the wind is cross-on, so it won’t be the cleanest. It’s promising but less certain that far out.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
772 | 710 | 532 | 295 | 168 | 679 | 566 | 417 | 230 | 289 | 335 | 156 | 76 | 53 | 48 | 110 | 116 | 250 | 597 | 351 | 562 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:04PM3.10m | 3:26AM2.96m | 3:37PM3.25m | 3:57AM3.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:55AM1.13m | 9:25PM0.94m | 9:28AM0.97m | 9:55PM0.81m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 |
8 | 8 | 532 | 295 | 168 | 679 | 566 | 417 | 230 | 289 | 17 | 156 | 76 | 53 | 48 | 110 | 116 | 250 | 597 | 351 | 562 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 6 | NNW 7 | S 13 | NNW 7 | N 6 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 11 | — | NW 9 | S 11 |
— | — | 42 | 40 | 39 | 76 | 50 | 19 | 39 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 26 | 5 | — | 307 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 13 | — | S 13 | W 10 | NW 12 | W 10 | SW 12 | NW 14 | — | — | NW 14 | — |
— | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SW 8 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
772 | 710 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 335 | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 129 | 542 | 3 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 34 | 85 | 6 | 276 | 285 | 6 | 6 | 262 | 6 | 95 | 274 | 341 | 169 | 349 | 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).
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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