Carcavelos Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.68° N 9.33° W

Carcavelos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carcavelos sea temperature is
19.1°C
1.3° 

Carcavelos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Carcavelos surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NW swell with 3,171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carcavelos this week:

The surf forecast for Carcavelos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carcavelos in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 26th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 2nd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:31PM2.82m
2:53AM2.71m
3:04PM2.93m
3:25AM2.83m
3:38PM2.99m
3:59AM2.89m
4:14PM2.97m
4:34AM2.88m
4:53PM2.87m
5:13AM2.80m
5:35PM2.70m
5:56AM2.67m
6:24PM2.48m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.14m
8:52AM0.18m
9:15PM0.03m
9:26AM0.09m
9:48PM-0.01m
10:02AM0.05m
10:22PM0.02m
10:39AM0.08m
10:59PM0.13m
11:20AM0.18m
11:40PM0.31m
12:07PM0.35m
00:26AM0.53m
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Information about the Carcavelos Surf forecast

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

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