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Cabo Ledo surfForecast / Benguela / Angola
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 11 May 2026 WATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cabo Ledo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabo Ledo sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo Ledo this week:
The surf forecast for Cabo Ledo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Ledo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 13th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 13th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 14th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Ledo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
398 | 386 | 424 | 341 | 573 | 1044 | 1060 | 1127 | 1014 | 998 | 890 | 835 | 669 | 658 | 464 | 430 | 449 | 469 | 463 | 363 | 412 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:33PM1.08m | 12:24PM1.26m | 00:32AM1.15m | 1:10PM1.36m | 1:24AM1.22m | 1:54PM1.45m | 2:13AM1.28m | 2:38PM1.50m | 3:00AM1.33m | 3:21PM1.52m | 3:48AM1.36m | 4:06PM1.50m | 4:37AM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:31PM0.48m | 5:43AM0.29m | 6:31PM0.39m | 6:36AM0.22m | 7:23PM0.28m | 7:26AM0.16m | 8:11PM0.17m | 8:15AM0.10m | 8:57PM0.08m | 9:03AM0.07m | 9:43PM0.03m | 9:52AM0.07m | 10:29PM0.00m | 10:42AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 |
 | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | 5:52 |
— | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
25 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 398 | 386 | 424 | 341 | 573 | 1044 | 1060 | 1127 | 1014 | 998 | 890 | 835 | 669 | 658 | 464 | 373 | 449 | 469 | 463 | 363 | 412 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 18 | 53 | 62 | 239 | 50 | 49 | — | — | — | 15 | 32 | 131 | 284 | 322 | 430 | 135 | 234 | 229 | 160 | 111 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | SW 17 |
| kJ | — | — | 64 | 59 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | — | — | 177 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 45 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1318 | 1318 | 76 | 1318 | 1046 | 76 | 1318 | 76 | 76 | 1318 | 562 | 76 | 1123 | 76 | 0 | 1318 | 0 | 0 | 1449 | 76 | 0 |
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Information about the Cabo Ledo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cabo Ledo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabo Ledo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabo Ledo 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 (Cabo Ledo) 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 Cabo Ledo 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.
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