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Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 16 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Canidelo in the next 16 days are 2.0m 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 Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 20th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canidelo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | |
257 | 343 | 196 | 90 | 377 | 1027 | 680 | 509 | 291 | 302 | 386 | 522 | 1512 | 1193 | 718 | 559 | 512 | 545 | 408 | 346 | 284 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:16PM3.10m | 3:40AM3.08m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:27PM0.01m | 9:47AM0.03m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | W 16 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 15 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
 kJ | 257 | 5 | 18 | 90 | 193 | 1027 | 680 | 509 | 291 | 302 | 386 | 522 | 1512 | 1193 | 718 | 559 | 512 | 545 | 408 | 346 | 284 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 18 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | W 18 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 16 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 29 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 134 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 11 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 343 | 196 | — | 377 | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 247 | 165 | 165 | 365 | 165 | 12 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 0 | 4 | 276 | 4 | 62 | 106 | 23 | 66 | 80 | 61 |
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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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