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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 11 Dec 2024 WET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cave this week:
The surf forecast for Cave over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cave in the next 12 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 17) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 12th Dec) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 14th Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 13th Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cave over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 220 | 145 | 142 | 100 | 95 | 621 | 1240 | 1307 | 1253 | 905 | 537 | 457 | 418 | 411 | 238 | 135 | 100 | 128 | 208 | 238 | 330 | 1426 | 540 | 1144 | 1467 | 3676 | 3409 | 3217 | 2259 | 1761 | 1256 | 1672 | 2265 | 2405 | 1939 | 1573 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:32PM 2.58 | 11:53AM 2.69 | 12:25AM 2.75 | 12:49PM 2.78 | 1:14AM 2.89 | 1:41PM 2.82 | 2:01AM 2.99 | 2:29PM 2.82 | 2:47AM 3.03 | 3:16PM 2.77 | 3:32AM 3.01 | 4:01PM 2.68 | 4:16AM 2.93 | 4:45PM 2.55 | 5:01AM 2.82 | 5:30PM 2.40 | 5:46AM 2.67 | 6:17PM 2.26 | 6:33AM 2.51 | 7:07PM 2.14 | 7:24AM 2.35 | 8:03PM 2.06 | 8:21AM 2.23 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:14PM 0.41 | 5:40AM 0.48 | 6:09PM 0.32 | 6:37AM 0.31 | 6:59PM 0.25 | 7:28AM 0.18 | 7:46PM 0.22 | 8:17AM 0.10 | 8:31PM 0.23 | 9:04AM 0.10 | 9:15PM 0.27 | 9:50AM 0.15 | 9:58PM 0.35 | 10:35AM 0.26 | 10:40PM 0.46 | 11:20AM 0.40 | 11:23PM 0.59 | 12:07PM 0.55 | 12:08AM 0.73 | 12:56PM 0.69 | 12:58AM 0.86 | 1:48PM 0.81 | 1:56AM 0.97 | |||||||||||||
Wed 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Mon 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 |
| Sunset | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cave Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cave provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cave can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cave 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 (Cave) 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 Cave 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Ericeira? If you are looking for accommodation near Cave, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Ericeira, consider staying in Torres Vedras which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Ericeira where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sintra which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Rio de Mouro, Cacem and Loures.
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