
Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NNW swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this 16-day window for Figueira da Foz is a tough one. We're looking at Cabedelo, and honestly, for the vast majority of this period, the surf is a real struggle. There's a long, grim stretch of tiny, weak waves or rubbish conditions that just aren't worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent spring suit.
From Thursday the 16th all the way through to the end of July, the forecast is basically a write-off. We're talking about small, often choppy, onshore slop with low energy (32 to 144 for the combined swell energy). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is either too small or too short-period to do anything with. There's a little bump of 3ft on Monday the 20th, but it's onshore wind and a short period, so it's just messy. This is a real blank run for the area.
The one single standout, the only light at the end of the tunnel, is Friday the 31st of July. The morning session is looking like the only real chance in the whole forecast. We get a solid pulse of 5ft NW swell with a decent period of 12 seconds. The real winner here is the wind: a light, offshore breeze from the NE. That'll keep Cabedelo clean, with clean waves. The combined energy is a strong 851, so there's real power in the water. This is a proper, long-range promise, so keep an eye on it, but it's the only window worth planning around. The afternoon looks like it'll get blown out by a strong cross-shore, so get in early.
So, to sum it up: we've got two weeks of grimness, then one potential morning of glory. Set your alarm for the 31st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
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26 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 46 | 27 | 17 | 69 | 90 | 66 | 94 | 40 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 16 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:25PM3.51m | 5:52AM3.21m | 6:09PM3.43m | 6:36AM3.11m | 6:52PM3.29m | 7:20AM2.97m | 7:37PM3.11m | 8:06AM2.82m | 8:24PM2.91m | 8:57AM2.68m | 9:18PM2.72m | 9:56AM2.57m | 10:23PM2.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:46PM0.59m | 11:56AM0.74m | 00:30AM0.68m | 12:39PM0.85m | 1:13AM0.82m | 1:22PM1.00m | 1:56AM0.99m | 2:07PM1.17m | 2:42AM1.17m | 2:57PM1.33m | 3:34AM1.33m | 3:57PM1.46m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
26 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 46 | 14 | 15 | 69 | 90 | 66 | 94 | 40 | 33 | 15 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | SW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 23 | 21 | 34 | 8 | 32 | 31 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | W 19 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | NNW 7 | W 5 | — | W 5 |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 4 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
4 | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | 9 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 440 | 580 | 691 | 462 | 1040 | 581 | 462 | 134 | 34 | 315 | 34 | 34 | 274 | 0 | 0 | 338 | 3 | 3 | 427 | 169 |
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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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