Canidelo surf break

Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 WET
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Canidelo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Canidelo sea temperature is
13.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Canidelo this week:

The surf forecast for Canidelo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Canidelo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 22nd Mar)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 25th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 25th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canidelo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
3
1
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
4
2
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
1.4
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.4
NW
1.3
WNW
1.5
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.6
NW
Period(s) (?)101216151314131212121113171513121214131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1601691815223736033953674353092782991043102463858746487741123675
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
WSW
5
NE
5
SSE
15
NW
5
NNE
5
ESE
10
NW
10
E
5
E
20
NW
5
NNE
5
ENE
15
NW
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
N
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
off
glassonglassglassonoffcross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
3.08
4:42AM
3.09
5:03PM
2.98
5:26AM
2.88
5:47PM
2.81
6:16AM
2.61
6:41PM
2.60
7:20AM
2.34
7:52PM
2.40
8:48AM
2.14
9:26PM
2.32
10:29AM
2.14
10:58PM
2.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:12AM
-0.05
10:28PM
0.02
10:50AM
0.09
11:11PM
0.15
11:32AM
0.31
11:59PM
0.36
12:21PM
0.57
12:59AM
0.60
1:23PM
0.82
2:21AM
0.80
2:52PM
0.99
4:07AM
0.83
4:34PM
0.95
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--
Sunset-6:46--6:47--6:49--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161514151514171718191815182019191917181817
Feels °C (?)141313141213161516171312161718151514131414
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Information about the Canidelo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Canidelo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Canidelo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Canidelo 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 (Canidelo) 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 Canidelo 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.

Canidelo is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Canidelo. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canidelo. Canidelo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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