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Cavalos de Fao surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cavalos de Fao this week:
The surf forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cavalos de Fao in the next 12 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 797 | 698 | 508 | 277 | 164 | 167 | 479 | 410 | 333 | 228 | 375 | 242 | 100 | 152 | 109 | 83 | 59 | 96 | 177 | 151 | 197 | 192 | 223 | 400 | 160 | 149 | 207 | 45 | 211 | 671 | 462 | 445 | 309 | 184 | 131 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:38PM 3.10 | 6:09AM 2.81 | 6:28PM 2.92 | 7:04AM 2.54 | 7:23PM 2.70 | 8:06AM 2.30 | 8:30PM 2.50 | 9:22AM 2.13 | 9:48PM 2.38 | 10:45AM 2.09 | 11:06PM 2.36 | 11:56AM 2.15 | 12:11AM 2.41 | 12:50PM 2.28 | 1:01AM 2.49 | 1:32PM 2.41 | 1:43AM 2.57 | 2:07PM 2.54 | 2:19AM 2.63 | 2:40PM 2.66 | 2:53AM 2.68 | 3:11PM 2.74 | 3:27AM 2.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:23AM 0.13 | 11:54PM 0.08 | 12:09PM 0.36 | 12:47AM 0.31 | 1:01PM 0.60 | 1:49AM 0.55 | 2:01PM 0.82 | 3:03AM 0.74 | 3:17PM 0.97 | 4:27AM 0.82 | 4:42PM 1.00 | 5:42AM 0.79 | 5:55PM 0.93 | 6:38AM 0.70 | 6:50PM 0.81 | 7:21AM 0.61 | 7:33PM 0.69 | 7:56AM 0.52 | 8:10PM 0.57 | 8:28AM 0.45 | 8:44PM 0.47 | 8:59AM 0.40 | 9:17PM 0.40 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 14 | 6 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cavalos de Fao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cavalos de Fao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cavalos de Fao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cavalos de Fao 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 (Cavalos de Fao) 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 Cavalos de Fao 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.
Cavalos de Fao is 3 km (2 miles) from Esposende. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esposende. Esposende has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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