Surf Forecasts:
Costa da Caparica surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costa da Caparica this week:
The surf forecast for Costa da Caparica over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costa da Caparica in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa da Caparica over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
727 | 430 | 314 | 190 | 152 | 132 | 72 | 46 | 54 | 234 | 325 | 251 | 176 | 160 | 63 | 80 | 314 | 64 | 44 | 149 | 222 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:00AM2.22m | 11:18PM2.38m | 11:58AM2.38m | 00:19AM2.50m | 12:53PM2.55m | 1:17AM2.62m | 1:46PM2.73m | 2:13AM2.72m | 2:37PM2.88m | 3:06AM2.78m | 3:27PM2.98m | 3:58AM2.79m | 4:17PM3.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02PM0.72m | 5:39AM0.50m | 6:05PM0.57m | 6:35AM0.38m | 7:03PM0.39m | 7:29AM0.27m | 7:59PM0.21m | 8:20AM0.19m | 8:52PM0.07m | 9:10AM0.14m | 9:44PM-0.01m | 10:00AM0.14m | 10:36PM-0.02m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 19 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
449 | 7 | 16 | 190 | 152 | 132 | 72 | 46 | 40 | 234 | 325 | 251 | 176 | 160 | 63 | 80 | 6 | 64 | 37 | 123 | 222 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | S 11 | S 5 | S 4 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | SW 12 | NW 10 | NW 13 | S 11 | S 11 |
— | — | — | 6 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 40 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 44 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 17 | S 3 | S 11 | NW 14 | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | NW 15 | NNW 9 | — | S 11 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 54 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 9 | 8 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 4 |
727 | 430 | 314 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 42 | 314 | 60 | 30 | 149 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 438 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 21 | 22 | 173 | 8 | 2 | 438 | 13 | 13 | 376 | 8 |
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Information about the Costa da Caparica Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Costa da Caparica provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costa da Caparica can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costa da Caparica 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 (Costa da Caparica) 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 Costa da Caparica 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.
Costa da Caparica is 5 km (3 miles) from Caparica. If you plan a holiday in Lisboa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caparica. Caparica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










