Canidelo surf break

Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 09 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
16.8° C
(Which is 1.5°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 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 10th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
8
1.8
SW
9
1.9
SW
9
2.1
SW
8
2.1
SW
9
1.5
SW
8
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.4
NNW
7
1.9
NW
6
1.9
NNW
7
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
465
586
649
625
291
169
100
61
35
31
32
32
127
165
252
332
573
449
305
251
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSE
30
S
35
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSW
10
SE
0
SSE
10
W
5
NNE
0
WNW
20
NW
5
NE
25
N
45
NNW
30
N
20
N
35
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:20PM2.21m
10:08AM2.02m
10:30PM2.26m
11:17AM2.14m
11:33PM2.39m
12:14PM2.33m
00:27AM2.56m
1:03PM2.55m
1:17AM2.75m
1:48PM2.77m
2:05AM2.92m
2:32PM2.96m
2:52AM3.04m
Low Tide
3:51AM0.96m
4:04PM1.03m
5:00AM0.85m
5:15PM0.93m
5:58AM0.67m
6:14PM0.75m
6:48AM0.47m
7:06PM0.54m
7:34AM0.28m
7:53PM0.33m
8:18AM0.13m
8:40PM0.14m
9:02AM0.05m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
4
11
3
3
4
1
2
3
1
Temp °C
16
14
16
16
15
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
15
15
14
14
12
9
9
9
10
13
14
15
15
14
16
14
12
12
8
7
7
9
7
8
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
12
1.8
SW
9
1.9
SW
9
0.4
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.9
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.8
NW
12
1.5
NW
12
0.1
W
13
1.3
NW
10
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
109
465
586
53
144
193
161
75
35
35
31
32
32
3
19
7
217
573
3
305
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.7
W
10
0.4
WNW
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
18
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
WSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
67
108
40
2
7
12
100
61
26
8
5
4
8
2
7
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
2
44
25
7
12
10
10
10
8
8
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
8
2.1
SW
8
2.1
SW
9
1.5
SW
8
1.2
SW
8
0.2
WNW
2
1.2
NW
7
1.4
NNW
7
1.9
NW
6
1.9
NNW
7
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
9
Energy kJ
191
649
625
291
169
1
127
165
252
332
449
251
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
84
182
244
170
172
170
165
0
0
76
5
5
298
0
355
304
298
449
165
165
66
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
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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