
Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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+) | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing for Cabedelo over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, don’t get too excited about today. Tuesday afternoon is a write-off with messy cross-shore winds and weak, short-period swell – total dud.
The real story starts Wednesday the 16th. We’ve got a serious pulse of swell building overnight. Wednesday morning is the first standout of the whole outlook. You’re looking at a solid 8 ft swell from the NNW with a very strong combined energy reading (1031). It’s gonna be a big one. However, the guidance warns it might actually be too much juice for this setup, pushing it into expert-only territory. The cross-off wind (NNE) is a bonus, keeping things clean for those who are game.
Thursday the 17th morning offers another window with 7 ft from the NW and clean conditions under a cross-off breeze (NNE). The energy is still hefty (777), but the size is a bit more manageable than Wednesday. This is your best bet for a solid session if you want power without the maxed-out chaos.
Friday the 18th drops off a touch in size, but look at that afternoon: a 7 ft NW swell with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy packing a punch (1545). It’ll be a bit tricky with the cross-shore wind, but those long-period lines will be rifling down the beach. A good one for the experienced crew.
Then we hit the jackpot for the true standouts. Saturday the 19th morning is magic. 7 ft of NW swell, but with an easterly offshore wind making it absolutely glassy. The period is a dreamy 14 seconds, and the energy is massive (1733). This has “dawn patrol of the season” written all over it. Sunday the 20th morning is nearly as good: 5 ft NW swell, clean offshore wind, and long 12-second intervals. Perfect for everyone who isn’t a raw beginner.
Looking further ahead, next week sees the pattern mellow out with smaller waist-to-chest high waves, but the mornings look clean with light offshore or glassy conditions, especially on Wednesday the 23rd morning with a 5 ft WNW swell, glassy conditions, and that long 14-second period. The 28th Monday morning also offers a clean 5 ft NW swell.
Overall, there’s a big gap of no good surf for the first day, but then a fantastic run from Wednesday the 16th through to Monday the 21st. The absolute top shelf is the Saturday 19th morning session. Clean, powerful, long-period NW groundswell – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Get on it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 795 | 1031 | 1136 | 1820 | 777 | 782 | 629 | 414 | 1541 | 1505 | 1733 | 1242 | 836 | 698 | 524 | 290 | 222 | 450 | 350 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:21PM3.09m | 6:36AM2.99m | 6:55PM2.87m | 7:11AM2.81m | 7:33PM2.63m | 7:53AM2.63m | 8:25PM2.40m | 8:56AM2.46m | 9:58PM2.25m | 10:42AM2.40m | 11:54PM2.28m | 12:15PM2.51m | 1:03AM2.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:29AM0.98m | 12:46PM1.05m | 1:01AM1.18m | 1:24PM1.25m | 1:37AM1.39m | 2:12PM1.45m | 2:25AM1.58m | 3:24PM1.60m | 3:44AM1.71m | 5:21PM1.63m | 5:41AM1.70m | 6:53PM1.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | NW 13 | — | NW 9 | W 17 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | W 15 | NNW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
48 | 127 | — | 28 | — | 777 | 6 | 492 | 414 | 4 | 458 | 1733 | 1242 | 836 | 698 | 524 | 290 | 222 | 450 | 350 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | NW 14 | — | NW 14 | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NNW 5 | NW 12 | — | — |
20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 72 | — | 1505 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 221 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | — | NW 10 | NNW 8 | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 |
67 | 795 | 1031 | 1136 | 1820 | — | 782 | 629 | — | 1541 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 346 | 448 | 269 | 248 | 86 | 289 | 248 | 34 | 289 | 0 | 3 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 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).
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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