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Cavalos de Fao surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 WEST
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 Wednesday (Apr 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cavalos de Fao in the next 12 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 2031 | 1410 | 899 | 746 | 671 | 208 | 708 | 406 | 1320 | 2917 | 4725 | 10087 | 2647 | 1009 | 514 | 158 | 119 | 604 | 537 | 446 | 576 | 971 | 1008 | 1376 | 1649 | 1599 | 1268 | 887 | 718 | 653 | 431 | 308 | 327 | 197 | 290 | 319 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:39PM 2.69 | 5:57AM 2.49 | 6:12PM 2.56 | 6:33AM 2.33 | 6:51PM 2.41 | 7:16AM 2.17 | 7:41PM 2.27 | 8:18AM 2.03 | 8:53PM 2.18 | 9:45AM 1.99 | 10:20PM 2.21 | 11:13AM 2.09 | 11:36PM 2.38 | 12:21PM 2.30 | 12:36AM 2.62 | 1:13PM 2.56 | 1:27AM 2.87 | 2:00PM 2.81 | 2:14AM 3.09 | 2:43PM 3.03 | 3:00AM 3.23 | 3:26PM 3.18 | 3:46AM 3.27 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:27AM 0.48 | 11:49PM 0.51 | 11:58AM 0.62 | 12:24AM 0.66 | 12:33PM 0.77 | 1:07AM 0.82 | 1:17PM 0.92 | 2:03AM 0.96 | 2:20PM 1.04 | 3:25AM 1.01 | 3:47PM 1.07 | 4:55AM 0.91 | 5:14PM 0.96 | 6:05AM 0.69 | 6:20PM 0.75 | 7:00AM 0.42 | 7:14PM 0.50 | 7:46AM 0.16 | 8:02PM 0.24 | 8:30AM -0.03 | 8:47PM 0.04 | 9:13AM -0.14 | 9:32PM -0.10 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | - | - | - | 2 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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