Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, grab a coffee and let's have a proper look at this stretch ahead. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. The next week and a bit is looking pretty grim for a paddle, with the ocean mostly messy and onshore. But hang tight, because there’s a window of real promise right at the end of the run that could make it all worth it.

We’re looking at Cabedelo (Figueira da Foz) here, a beach and pier setup that’s fairly consistent but needs the right conditions to shine. The water’s sitting at 69° with the anomaly saying it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small bonus.

The first solid stretch of the run is a write-off. From Friday the 7th right through to the 13th, we’ve got small, weak surf with the energy levels mostly under 200, and the wind is all over the place, mostly cross-onshore or choppy. There’s a tiny window on Sunday morning the 9th with a bit of glass, but the swell is only 3ft and the period is a short 7 seconds. It’s surfable, but you’d be scratching for anything decent. The energy is weak at 133, and it just doesn’t have any push. This is a long, flat spell with nothing worth getting excited about.

The 14th and 15th see a slight bump in size, but the quality really isn't there. The wind is still mostly cross-onshore, and the surf is tagged as marginal. The energy starts to climb into the 200s and 300s, but the combination of short-period swell and onshore wind will just make it a lumpy, bumpy mess. There are a couple of mornings with lighter winds, but the underlying swell is still just too short-period to be any good.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The 18th through the 20th has some proper potential. The swell is still around 5ft, but the period is a bit better, and the wind finally plays ball. On the morning of Tuesday the 18th, we’ve got a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE, and the surf is expected to be clean. That’s the first real standout of the run. The energy is moderate at 274, and the new swell direction from the NNW is much better for the break. This is the one to start planning for.

Then again on Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th in the morning, we get those glassy conditions with a light southerly breeze. The swell is still a solid 5ft from the NNW, with energy readings of 373 and 285. Those are the pick of the days. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and a clean 5ft at a beach break is a hell of a lot more fun than a messy 6ft. These mornings are the clear standouts, with the 19th looking slightly better on the energy front.

The period after that, heading into the 21st and 22nd, starts to fade again. The swell is still there, around 4ft to 5ft, but the onshore winds return, and the quality drops off. It’s back to the usual afternoon chop.

So, the long and short of it is this: the first eight days or so are a complete blank. Don’t even bother. But the mornings of the 18th, 19th, and 20th have real potential for clean, fun waves, especially if you can get out before the seabreeze kicks in. Those are your windows. The 19th looks like the best bet, with glassy conditions and a solid little NNW pulse. Just remember, it’s a week and a half away, so don’t book the time off just yet, but it’s looking promising.

Rusty.

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