Surf Forecasts:
Carcavelos surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 180 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carcavelos over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s talk Carcavelos. It’s a slow start, no doubt. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
First week is a bust. From Monday the 6th to Saturday the 11th, it’s tiny, weak surf with crappy wind. Waves are 0.7ft to 2ft, and the combined energy is pathetic – mostly under 100 (like 42 or 20). Not worth getting wet. Wind is cross or cross-off, and it’s just not clean.
Sunday the 12th sees a little bump, with waves around 4ft from the WNW, but the wind is cross-on and the period is short at 8 seconds. Energy hits 241 (moderate), but it’s still poor quality.
Then we get a couple of good windows. Monday the 13th morning is your first real chance. Waves are 4ft from the NW, period still short, but wind is light and cross-off, making it clean. Energy is 258 (moderate). Tuesday the 14th morning is similar, with 4ft NW swell, light cross-off wind, and clean conditions. Energy is 223. These two mornings are the best in the first week – fine for beginners.
Now, second week gets wild. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th, the swell hits 8ft from the NNW, with a short period of 8 seconds. Energy is huge – 784 and 908 (strong to very strong) – but it’s too big for this break. Experts only, and even then, it’s a lot of power. Wind is cross-off on Sunday morning, but the size is overwhelming.
Tuesday the 21st morning is more manageable, with 6ft NW swell, clean cross-off wind, and good energy at 443. That’s a solid session for experienced surfers, but beginners should pass.
Bottom line: first week is mostly flat. Best bets are Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th mornings for clean, small waves. The end of the second week brings a big, powerful swell for experts only. Beginners, aim for the 13th or 14th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
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 kJ | 21 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 38 | 56 | 52 | 48 | 46 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 51 | 91 | 98 | 178 | 162 | 148 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:35PM2.45m | 8:09AM2.22m | 8:27PM2.37m | 9:07AM2.21m | 9:30PM2.30m | 10:15AM2.23m | 10:43PM2.30m | 11:26AM2.32m | 11:58PM2.36m | 12:33PM2.48m | 1:06AM2.48m | 1:33PM2.67m | 2:06AM2.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.64m | 1:53AM0.57m | 2:07PM0.71m | 2:47AM0.62m | 3:10PM0.76m | 3:51AM0.65m | 4:23PM0.74m | 5:02AM0.63m | 5:40PM0.65m | 6:12AM0.56m | 6:50PM0.48m | 7:15AM0.44m | 7:52PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 19 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 38 | 56 | 52 | 48 | 46 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 38 | 79 | 98 | 178 | 15 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 11 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | S 17 | SW 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 21 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 51 | 9 | 50 | 15 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 21 | SW 15 | SW 15 | N 7 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 8 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 32 | 36 | 41 | 42 | 40 | 21 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 22 | 91 | 13 | 4 | 162 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 517 | 64 | 1296 | 438 | 103 | 338 | 434 | 5 | 4 | 434 | 110 | 3 | 434 | 0 | 3 | 434 | 185 | 1 | 5 |
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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).
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