Canidelo surf break

Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 WEST
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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
16.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (May 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
2
0
1
4
3
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
0.7
WNW
15
1.7
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
2
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
193
1027
680
509
340
286
370
1644
1700
1193
749
477
494
516
563
553
441
332
326
200
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
25
NW
20
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
15
S
15
SSW
10
W
5
NE
5
NNE
20
NNW
10
NE
15
SSW
10
W
10
N
10
SSW
15
NW
10
NNE
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:02PM3.17m
4:29AM3.05m
4:49PM3.17m
5:19AM2.93m
5:39PM3.09m
6:13AM2.76m
6:33PM2.97m
7:11AM2.56m
7:32PM2.81m
8:14AM2.39m
8:37PM2.66m
9:24AM2.27m
9:47PM2.55m
Low Tide
10:15PM-0.04m
10:33AM0.09m
11:05PM-0.01m
11:21AM0.20m
11:57PM0.10m
12:12PM0.36m
00:55AM0.27m
1:07PM0.53m
1:58AM0.44m
2:10PM0.69m
3:08AM0.58m
3:21PM0.80m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:52
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
15
16
17
17
24
24
24
23
25
25
27
23
23
18
17
15
12
10
9
13
12
13
14
17
18
22
21
21
21
23
23
25
20
21
17
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
0.7
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
2
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
Energy kJ
77
193
506
680
509
340
286
370
1644
1700
1193
749
477
494
516
563
553
441
332
326
200
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
29
23
6
5
17
16
4
8
4
3
3
8
4
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
26
5
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
7
1.7
NW
13
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.9
NW
4
0.9
NW
5
Energy kJ
105
1027
3
11
34
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
66
165
170
23
180
0
160
170
0
4
165
0
103
26
23
45
61
4
66
165
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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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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