Canidelo surf break

Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 01 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
16.4° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Friday (May 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Canidelo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM. 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+)10PM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
1.4
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
469
313
245
144
142
96
137
87
68
84
138
73
177
264
205
115
133
183
97
60
103
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
W
5
SE
15
S
20
SW
10
S
10
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
25
NW
20
N
10
N
35
NW
20
N
10
NNW
35
NNW
10
N
5
W
15
WNW
5
NNE
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
3:39PM2.86m
3:56AM2.79m
4:11PM2.86m
4:29AM2.73m
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
Low Tide
9:46PM0.28m
9:58AM0.32m
10:19PM0.30m
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
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:24
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8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
1
4
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
15
17
16
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
13
14
15
13
14
14
14
14
14
16
12
14
15
12
11
12
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
8
7
12
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
WSW
9
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.7
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.2
WSW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
W
8
1.1
NW
7
0.6
NW
8
1.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
469
313
245
144
142
80
137
87
68
84
4
73
177
7
205
115
6
4
97
38
103
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
NW
11
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.4
NW
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
154
154
82
69
96
36
31
17
9
3
2
6
6
2
1
30
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
NW
6
0.4
NW
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
2
1
29
3
6
1
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
SW
3
0.7
WSW
10
0.5
NW
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
5
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
6
1.4
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
Energy kJ
4
1
96
6
10
138
35
264
133
183
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
165
0
0
165
0
66
165
47
66
165
47
61
165
195
365
186
9
0
170
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
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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