Canidelo surf break

Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 03 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
16.9° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Thursday (May 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 10th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
1.1
NW
9
1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.8
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
6
0.8
NW
6
0.7
NW
6
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
15
0.7
NW
13
0.7
WNW
12
1.4
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
112
192
129
114
97
216
279
222
299
161
145
116
54
36
66
34
24
78
166
147
203
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
N
30
NW
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
W
5
S
10
SSE
15
WSW
20
SSE
35
SSE
25
SW
25
WSW
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:43PM2.82m
5:03AM2.63m
5:16PM2.74m
5:37AM2.50m
5:51PM2.62m
6:14AM2.35m
6:31PM2.49m
6:56AM2.20m
7:16PM2.36m
7:47AM2.08m
8:13PM2.25m
8:52AM2.00m
9:20PM2.21m
Low Tide
10:29AM0.39m
10:53PM0.36m
11:01AM0.49m
11:28PM0.47m
11:35AM0.60m
00:05AM0.60m
12:11PM0.73m
00:47AM0.75m
12:53PM0.86m
1:36AM0.89m
1:43PM0.97m
2:38AM0.97m
2:48PM1.04m
3:51AM0.96m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
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6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
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8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
3
1
3
1
6
18
3
5
10
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
13
15
15
14
14
15
14
14
15
14
16
16
13
14
15
14
13
11
11
11
10
9
11
11
10
10
9
10
13
12
12
12
12
9
8
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.5
WSW
7
1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.8
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
WSW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.2
WSW
8
1.2
NW
6
0.8
NW
6
0.3
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
15
0.7
NW
13
0.7
WNW
12
1.4
W
7
Energy kJ
112
31
129
114
97
216
279
6
6
161
6
116
54
13
66
34
24
78
166
147
203
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
50
17
9
1
2
6
2
5
14
1
1
17
21
59
75
92
93
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
7
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
13
0.4
NW
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
NW
14
Energy kJ
17
3
5
1
4
5
1
1
3
18
23
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
3
1.1
NW
9
0.7
NW
5
0.5
W
3
1.3
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.7
NW
6
0.5
NW
7
0.5
NW
4
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
1
192
21
6
222
299
145
36
25
10
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
Distance (km)
84
298
47
170
277
165
66
381
47
47
460
23
23
201
0
5
170
172
172
61
236
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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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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