Carcavelos Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.68° N 9.33° W

Carcavelos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carcavelos sea temperature is
18.9°C
0.3° 

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


Carcavelos surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 5,017 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 21st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 21st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 28th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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2.3
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2.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2185
1769
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1643
2114
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2848
1695
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1150
929
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:30AM2.16m
12:39PM2.41m
1:08AM2.37m
1:18PM2.60m
1:44AM2.58m
1:55PM2.77m
2:19AM2.76m
2:33PM2.89m
2:56AM2.89m
3:13PM2.95m
3:34AM2.96m
3:54PM2.93m
Low Tide
6:19PM0.71m
6:27AM0.75m
6:57PM0.50m
7:07AM0.55m
7:33PM0.31m
7:45AM0.35m
8:08PM0.14m
8:23AM0.18m
8:43PM0.04m
9:01AM0.06m
9:21PM-0.00m
9:41AM0.00m
10:00PM0.04m
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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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