Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with WNW 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 (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer at Figueira da Foz – Cabedelo.
Straight up, this forecast is a bit of a mixed bag with a long wait. The first week is pretty much a write-off, with a bunch of days where the conditions just aren't working for us. The water's a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 66°.
We've got some sizeable but messy swell coming in Monday, the 24th of August, with 8ft of cross-shore chop and some 25 mph winds. The energy is moderate, but it's just not surfable. That pattern of onshore and cross-shore wind with poor surf quality sticks around all the way through Thursday, the 27th.
Now, Friday the 28th of August is where it gets interesting, but you need to be careful. The morning brings a clean 10ft WNW groundswell with a nice long 11-second period and light offshore winds. The combined energy is strong. The conditions are clean. However, that's big for this break – definitely expert territory and likely too much for the average punter. The afternoon cleans up slightly to 8ft, but the wind swings cross-shore.
Everything then drops off into small, average conditions for days. The morning of Friday, the 4th of September, offers a brief moment of hope with a clean 5ft swell from the NNW and light offshore winds. It's a small window of clean surf.
The real standout, and this is one for the diaries, is shaping up for Monday the 7th of September and Tuesday the 8th of September. On Monday morning, we're looking at a glassy 3ft swell from the WNW with a very long 10-second period and zero wind. Clean as a whistle, but small.
The absolute highlight, though, is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. We've got a 6ft W groundswell with a ridiculously long 15-second period – that's proper groundswell. It's glassy, with light offshore winds. The combined energy is strong. The guidance says this is excellent for experienced surfers. For a beach break, that long period might make it a bit straight, but with glassy conditions, it's going to be the best option by far. Keep an eye on this one, but remember, it's over two weeks away, so things can change.
So, if you've got patience, hold out for that Tuesday. Friday the 28th is big and raw, but the 8th of September is the day to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | SW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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731 | 261 | 128 | 104 | 55 | 53 | 264 | 390 | 431 | 466 | 896 | 1194 | 692 | 437 | 219 | 161 | 123 | 159 | 136 | 178 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:17AM2.65m | 2:28PM2.93m | 2:53AM2.81m | 3:04PM3.10m | 3:26AM2.96m | 3:37PM3.25m | 3:57AM3.09m | 4:09PM3.36m | 4:27AM3.19m | 4:41PM3.41m | 4:58AM3.25m | 5:14PM3.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM1.28m | 8:19AM1.31m | 8:53PM1.10m | 8:55AM1.13m | 9:25PM0.94m | 9:28AM0.97m | 9:55PM0.81m | 9:59AM0.83m | 10:24PM0.72m | 10:30AM0.74m | 10:54PM0.67m | 11:02AM0.69m | 11:26PM0.68m | |||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | W 8 | — | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
6 | 261 | 128 | 104 | 55 | 9 | 3 | 390 | — | 466 | 896 | 1194 | 692 | 437 | 219 | 161 | 123 | 159 | 136 | 178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | SW 12 | N 4 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 |
— | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — |
— | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
731 | — | — | — | — | 53 | 264 | — | 431 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 269 | 276 | 95 | 6 | 95 | 0 | 710 | 274 | 11 | 181 | 269 | 262 | 3 | 269 | 129 | 129 | 269 | 3 | 168 | 269 |
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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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