Cantinho surf break

Cantinho surfForecast / Peniche / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 WET
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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
14.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cantinho in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 21st Mar)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 22nd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 26th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NW
1.2
NW
0.9
NW
1
NW
0.9
NW
1.1
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1.3
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.6
NW
1.4
NNW
1
NW
2
NNW
2
NNW
Period(s) (?)121211121115141413121211111312121210141211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)67739618225420547973382560045744241858980837838479934336511701027
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
E
15
ESE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
20
N
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:37PM
3.45
3:54AM
3.56
4:14PM
3.43
4:33AM
3.44
4:54PM
3.33
5:16AM
3.24
5:39PM
3.16
6:06AM
2.98
6:32PM
2.96
7:10AM
2.71
7:42PM
2.77
8:39AM
2.52
9:15PM
2.69
10:22AM
2.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39PM
0.38
10:02AM
0.36
10:18PM
0.43
10:40AM
0.48
11:00PM
0.57
11:22AM
0.69
11:49PM
0.77
12:10PM
0.94
12:49AM
1.00
1:14PM
1.21
2:13AM
1.18
2:45PM
1.38
3:59AM
1.19
Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30
Sunset6:47--6:49--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:53--
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
24-------------------
Temp. °C151214161415161417171718191719191518181418
Feels °C (?)11711141214141216151515151316151217151215
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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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