Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what's on offer for the Figueira da Foz stretch. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so let’s get into it.

The first decent opportunity rolls in on Monday the 14th. Cabedelo (Figueira da Foz - Cabedelo) on Monday morning is looking clean with glassy conditions and a 3ft NW swell. It’s a bit small, but with the water temperature sitting about average for this time of year, it’s a nice little session to ease into the week. The combined swell energy is moderate at 276, so don’t expect any powerhouses.

The week that follows is pretty rough. From Monday afternoon all the way through to Tuesday afternoon on the 15th, the winds get messy and the swell drops right off. It’s a solid stretch of poor conditions. This is a beginner-friendly beach/pier break, so when the wind goes cross or onshore and chops it up, there’s not much for any of us.

Now, we get into something more serious. Wednesday the 16th morning brings a solid 10ft NW swell, but that’s way too big for this spot—definitely expert territory only. The combined energy is a burly 1172, so it’s got some punch, but that same large swell with strong cross-winds makes this look more like a kite surfing playground than a paddle session. It’s the same story through Thursday and Friday mornings—big swell (7ft to 8ft) with cross-off winds, which keeps it clean, but still too heavy for most.

The real standout is Saturday the 19th morning. Cabedelo will have a 7ft NW groundswell with a very long period of 14 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the East at 6 mph. The wave energy is massive at 1733, but that long period means it’s going to reel off cleanly here. It will be big and powerful, demanding some experience, but the conditions are pristine. Keep in mind, the optimum swell here is W, and this is coming from the NW, so it won’t be perfect alignment, but the quality of the swell and the glassy air will make up for it. Crowds can be around, so get there early.

If that’s a bit much, Sunday the 20th has a more manageable 5ft NW swell with light cross-off winds, giving you clean conditions and moderate energy (665). It’s a solid Sunday session. Then Monday the 21st morning brings a 6ft NW groundswell with another very long 14-second period and glassy winds. The combined energy is 1403, making it another excellent day for experienced surfers. The sets will be well-shaped, but be ready for longer waits between them.

The second week starts to fade. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd drop in size and the winds get cross-shore, quickly turning it ordinary. Thursday the 24th morning has a small 3ft NW swell but clean cross-off winds, so it's a potential log session or a learner window if you don’t mind small surf.

Looking further out, there’s one more promising window. Friday the 25th morning brings a 5ft WNW swell with a very long 14-second period and light offshore winds. The combined energy is strong at 1130, and with the swell direction matching the optimum, this could be the best clean, powerful session of the whole run for those with the skills. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

The last few days (26th to 29th September) are mostly a write-off—dropping swell, onshore winds, and messy conditions. The window closes up.

So, to sum it up: if you’re experienced, Saturday the 19th morning and Friday the 25th morning are your standouts for size, long-period energy, and clean conditions. For the rest of us, Monday the 14th morning and Sunday the 20th morning offer the best bet for a fun, manageable surf.

Rusty.

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