Canidelo surf break

Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 26 Apr 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
15.3° 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 (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.8
NW
8
0.6
W
15
0.7
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
W
11
0.8
WNW
17
1
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
15
1.1
NW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
63
84
74
49
33
75
155
184
248
252
240
157
373
525
568
469
318
245
169
142
174
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
NW
10
N
0
NE
15
NW
0
NE
5
SE
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
10
N
25
NNW
5
N
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
12:22PM2.30m
00:38AM2.59m
1:15PM2.46m
1:28AM2.70m
1:57PM2.60m
2:10AM2.77m
2:34PM2.72m
2:48AM2.81m
3:07PM2.81m
3:22AM2.82m
3:39PM2.86m
3:56AM2.79m
4:11PM2.86m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.77m
7:04AM0.51m
7:17PM0.62m
7:47AM0.41m
8:00PM0.48m
8:24AM0.33m
8:38PM0.38m
8:56AM0.29m
9:12PM0.31m
9:27AM0.29m
9:46PM0.28m
9:58AM0.32m
10:19PM0.30m
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light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
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8:24
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:29
8:30
8:31
2
3
1
Temp °C
20
20
19
21
20
21
20
20
18
15
15
15
16
16
14
14
15
13
15
16
15
18
19
18
19
18
21
20
18
17
14
13
14
14
14
11
12
10
9
11
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.6
NW
7
0.5
W
8
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.7
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
W
11
0.8
WNW
17
1
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
15
1.1
NW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
Energy kJ
63
84
74
35
33
75
46
184
248
252
240
157
373
525
568
469
318
245
169
142
174
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
5
0.1
NW
6
0.7
NW
7
0.6
W
8
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
8
0.6
W
15
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NNW
8
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
NW
6
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
Energy kJ
17
2
43
49
22
18
155
51
32
34
9
26
151
171
104
119
119
82
25
46
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
NW
19
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.6
W
10
0.5
NW
6
Energy kJ
4
12
6
34
45
41
24
7
96
8
5
5
13
69
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.3
SSW
2
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.6
NNW
4
Energy kJ
12
23
1
8
3
2
10
7
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
165
23
0
165
0
0
0
0
0
170
0
10
165
47
66
165
23
61
186
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
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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