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Cavalos de Fao surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 04 Mar 2025 WET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cavalos de Fao this week:
The surf forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 04) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cavalos de Fao in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 4th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 6th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Mar) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 508 | 484 | 326 | 398 | 292 | 224 | 198 | 275 | 1737 | 1139 | 1127 | 1347 | 3146 | 4669 | 6292 | 6343 | 7186 | 5334 | 5835 | 3413 | 1162 | 347 | 348 | 361 | 427 | 480 | 437 | 703 | 566 | 514 | 1602 | 4044 | 4053 | 3065 | 2977 | 8629 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | glass | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:02PM 2.85 | 6:27AM 2.76 | 6:52PM 2.63 | 7:26AM 2.44 | 7:56PM 2.41 | 8:45AM 2.17 | 9:24PM 2.27 | 10:28AM 2.08 | 11:02PM 2.30 | 11:56AM 2.18 | 12:16AM 2.46 | 12:55PM 2.35 | 1:09AM 2.66 | 1:38PM 2.51 | 1:50AM 2.82 | 2:13PM 2.65 | 2:24AM 2.95 | 2:45PM 2.76 | 2:56AM 3.02 | 3:14PM 2.83 | 3:26AM 3.03 | 3:42PM 2.86 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:49AM 0.17 | 12:10AM 0.28 | 12:35PM 0.46 | 1:05AM 0.55 | 1:32PM 0.76 | 2:19AM 0.79 | 2:51PM 0.98 | 4:02AM 0.91 | 4:35PM 1.04 | 5:40AM 0.82 | 5:59PM 0.91 | 6:45AM 0.65 | 6:55PM 0.71 | 7:30AM 0.47 | 7:37PM 0.53 | 8:07AM 0.33 | 8:11PM 0.38 | 8:38AM 0.22 | 8:43PM 0.27 | 9:07AM 0.16 | 9:13PM 0.21 | 9:35AM 0.15 | 9:42PM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 4 | 14 | 3 | - | 5 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 12 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 101mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cavalos de Fao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cavalos de Fao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cavalos de Fao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cavalos de Fao 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 (Cavalos de Fao) 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 Cavalos de Fao 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.
Cavalos de Fao is 3 km (2 miles) from Esposende. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esposende. Esposende has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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