Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 920 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. 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+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks for Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty average conditions coming up, with the first real glimmer of something decent not showing until the end of the first week. The water is sitting at 66°F which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a write-off. Through Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the wind is all over the shop – onshore and cross-offshore – and the swell is small and weak. The combined energy is low, barely hitting 134 (weak) on Tuesday morning, and although it climbs a bit, the quality just isn’t there. Thursday afternoon sees a 6ft swell from the WSW, but with a strong cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions, it’s not worth paddling out for.
Friday the 28th of August morning is the first real standout. The wind swings to a light offshore from the NE, and we’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the WNW with an 11-second period. The energy is strong (1061). However, this is a beach break, and at that size, it’s going to be a handful – definitely one for the experienced crew only. The lineup could get a bit intense, and crowds are possible. It’s the best of a pretty average run, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.
After that, we’re back into a bit of a rough patch. The weekend and the start of the following week are plagued by cross-shore winds and messy, choppy conditions. The swell sticks around in the 4ft to 4ft range, but the wind just won’t cooperate. The combined energy stays moderate, but the surf quality is poor.
We get a bit of a tease on the 1st of September with a 6ft swell from the NW, but the wind is still cross-shore and the conditions are only marginal. Not great.
Then there’s a gap. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of September are all pretty poor, with weak energy and messy wind. The 5th and 6th are similar – there’s some swell, but the wind is fresh and the surf is lumpy. The combined energy gets up to 892 on the 6th, but it’s still a choppy mess.
Now, here’s the one to keep an eye on. Monday the 7th of September morning is looking very promising. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the NW with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 1715 (very strong). The wind is a moderate cross-shore, but the note says wind and tide are favorable. Again, this is a big one – 8ft at a beach break is expert territory. The 8th is similar, with a 7ft swell and lots of energy (1163), but the wind is a bit more cross-shore.
Finally, on Wednesday the 9th of September, we get a bit of a sweet spot. The morning shows a 7ft swell from the NNW with a light offshore wind from the N, making for clean conditions. The energy is strong at 1273, and the forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best bet if you’ve got the skills. The afternoon, however, turns cross-onshore and choppy again.
So, bottom line: hold out for the 28th of August morning if you’re an expert, and keep an eye on the 7th and 9th of September for the biggest, cleanest windows. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 7 | WNW 6 | SW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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104 | 55 | 32 | 212 | 298 | 262 | 274 | 211 | 822 | 674 | 508 | 250 | 182 | 153 | 132 | 369 | 260 | 145 | 184 | 613 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 5:31AM3.25m | 5:47PM3.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:36AM0.71m | 11:59PM0.74m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 16 |
104 | 55 | 11 | 3 | 298 | 29 | 274 | 131 | 822 | 674 | 508 | 250 | 182 | 153 | 99 | 369 | 260 | 145 | 184 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | S 12 | — | — | NW 7 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 17 | — |
2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 19 | 211 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 132 | — | 11 | 9 | 6 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | SW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 21 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 8 |
— | — | 32 | 212 | — | 262 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 66 | 613 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 6 | 350 | 281 | 6 | 274 | 274 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 129 | 274 | 0 | 3 | 269 | 129 | 129 | 319 | 129 |
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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).
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