Canidelo surf break

Canidelo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 04 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
17.0° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Canidelo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 10th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
9
1
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
6
0.4
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
2
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.9
SW
8
1.5
WSW
8
1.9
SW
9
1.7
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
114
138
145
180
227
239
145
131
79
46
30
41
42
40
480
276
458
330
572
390
250
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
0
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
N
25
NW
10
NW
5
W
15
W
5
SSE
15
S
15
SW
25
SSE
35
S
35
S
30
S
40
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:16PM2.74m
5:37AM2.50m
5:51PM2.62m
6:14AM2.35m
6:31PM2.49m
6:56AM2.20m
7:16PM2.36m
7:47AM2.08m
8:13PM2.25m
8:52AM2.00m
9:20PM2.21m
10:08AM2.02m
10:30PM2.26m
Low Tide
11:01AM0.49m
11:28PM0.47m
11:35AM0.60m
00:05AM0.60m
12:11PM0.73m
00:47AM0.75m
12:53PM0.86m
1:36AM0.89m
1:43PM0.97m
2:38AM0.97m
2:48PM1.04m
3:51AM0.96m
4:04PM1.03m
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:28
6:28
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
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8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
1
1
18
6
7
12
5
4
11
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
14
14
15
14
15
15
14
17
18
15
15
15
14
15
15
14
11
10
11
12
10
10
10
10
11
12
11
13
13
15
10
9
8
9
8
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
8
0.2
WSW
7
1
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.2
W
8
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
1.5
WSW
8
1.9
SW
9
1.7
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
Energy kJ
114
4
145
180
6
239
145
6
79
46
30
41
30
15
58
75
71
330
572
390
250
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
NW
14
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.9
NW
11
Energy kJ
9
1
2
6
6
2
4
14
28
5
42
40
33
53
47
58
27
67
202
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
7
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
17
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.4
NW
11
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
9
3
4
1
1
1
1
6
5
2
42
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.4
NNW
5
0.6
SW
4
2
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.9
SW
8
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
138
227
131
8
14
480
276
458
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
247
243
47
0
165
47
23
195
28
30
170
5
0
180
233
243
180
233
247
172
177
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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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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