Cantinho surf break

Cantinho surfForecast / Peniche / Portugal

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Cantinho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cantinho sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cantinho this week:

The surf forecast for Cantinho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cantinho in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
1
1
0
1
4
2
3
3
0
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.1
NW
14
1.9
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.5
NW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.1
WNW
15
2.4
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
202
465
1154
855
524
412
380
519
1968
1504
952
686
581
572
805
786
545
469
407
318
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
N
20
NNW
20
NNE
10
NE
15
NW
5
E
10
ESE
15
NNW
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:54PM3.61m
4:20AM3.45m
4:40PM3.60m
5:09AM3.34m
5:29PM3.52m
6:03AM3.18m
6:21PM3.39m
7:01AM3.00m
7:20PM3.23m
8:06AM2.83m
8:25PM3.08m
9:18AM2.73m
9:37PM2.99m
Low Tide
9:38AM0.49m
10:06PM0.45m
10:23AM0.55m
10:55PM0.49m
11:10AM0.67m
11:47PM0.59m
12:00PM0.85m
00:44AM0.74m
12:56PM1.04m
1:48AM0.91m
2:01PM1.21m
3:00AM1.03m
3:15PM1.32m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:49
8:50
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
15
17
17
17
25
25
21
27
28
23
27
24
20
23
22
16
12
10
9
12
12
13
16
15
15
24
23
21
26
25
21
25
22
18
21
21
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
8
0.5
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.9
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.5
NW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
2.4
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
212
112
465
1154
855
524
412
380
441
1968
1504
952
686
581
572
805
786
545
469
407
318
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
29
31
80
6
5
21
21
519
8
7
7
59
7
7
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
27
5
10
10
9
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
4
1.1
NNW
5
Energy kJ
202
181
13
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
261
357
75
97
372
58
3
264
4
0
4
0
0
4
0
0
75
3
4
77
75
Best forecast wave conditions in Peniche
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
1
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Cantinho Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cantinho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cantinho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cantinho 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 (Cantinho) 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 Cantinho 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.

Cantinho is 4 km (2 miles) from Peniche. If you plan a holiday in Peniche, look for hotels and other accommodation in Peniche. Peniche has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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