Canidelo surf break

Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 15 Mar 2026 WET
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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
13.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Mar 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 16th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 16th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
4
5
!
!
5
3
4
4
4
5
2
4
3
3
1
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
WNW
2.2
NW
2.1
NW
1.6
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.9
WNW
2
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
NW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)131312221916151415151815141413131212111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19151527130522215561432326611463169328222818292517041189837560273142359435346
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
25
NNW
10
NE
10
E
10
WNW
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SW
10
SE
15
ESE
15
S
15
ESE
25
SSW
0
WSW
10
NE
15
E
15
SSE
10
E
5
ENE
20
NW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offonoffoffcrossoffoffcross-
off
offcrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:52PM
2.30
1:04AM
2.60
1:28PM
2.52
1:39AM
2.84
2:02PM
2.73
2:14AM
3.04
2:36PM
2.91
2:48AM
3.18
3:10PM
3.04
3:24AM
3.25
3:45PM
3.10
4:02AM
3.22
4:23PM
3.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:50PM
0.72
7:21AM
0.50
7:27PM
0.49
7:54AM
0.27
8:01PM
0.28
8:27AM
0.07
8:36PM
0.11
9:01AM
-0.06
9:12PM
0.00
9:35AM
-0.10
9:49PM
-0.03
10:12AM
-0.05
10:28PM
0.02
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise6:47--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--
Sunset-6:39--6:40--6:42--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
-------------46--3---
Temp. °C131515181917191915182017151814202014161514
Feels °C (?)9911171615171613141614101813171711141112
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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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