Canidelo surf break

Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 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
16.6° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Canidelo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 10PM. 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 (Sun 17th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
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
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.8
NW
6
1.3
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
30
42
149
381
665
171
374
533
263
252
156
93
125
294
610
421
247
302
312
442
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
NW
0
NNW
15
NNW
45
NNW
30
N
20
NNW
40
NNW
25
N
15
N
30
NW
10
NNW
0
NNW
30
NW
15
NNW
5
WNW
15
W
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
W
10
NNE
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
High Tide
1:03PM2.55m
1:17AM2.75m
1:48PM2.77m
2:05AM2.92m
2:32PM2.96m
2:52AM3.04m
3:16PM3.10m
3:40AM3.08m
4:02PM3.17m
4:29AM3.05m
4:49PM3.17m
5:19AM2.93m
5:39PM3.09m
Low Tide
6:48AM0.47m
7:06PM0.54m
7:34AM0.28m
7:53PM0.33m
8:18AM0.13m
8:40PM0.14m
9:02AM0.05m
9:27PM0.01m
9:47AM0.03m
10:15PM-0.04m
10:33AM0.09m
11:05PM-0.01m
11:21AM0.20m
11:57PM0.10m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:49
Temp °C
16
16
14
16
16
15
16
15
15
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
17
18
17
14
13
11
9
7
7
10
6
8
9
8
10
13
10
10
13
12
13
16
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
6
0.4
NNW
9
0.8
NW
6
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
13
0.8
NW
11
1.3
NW
9
0.1
W
16
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.4
WNW
15
1.2
NW
10
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
20
30
42
1
7
3
171
263
5
156
93
89
262
610
421
247
302
312
442
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
SW
6
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NW
15
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
14
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
15
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
30
11
11
9
1
3
18
28
47
294
6
5
4
17
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.3
SW
6
0.1
W
11
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
8
8
5
2
27
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
2
1.3
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
149
381
665
153
374
533
252
125
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
4
217
4
23
165
737
814
186
165
23
165
47
0
165
23
23
180
0
0
170
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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