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Cavalos de Fao surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 02 Jul 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 (Jul 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cavalos de Fao in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 989 | 1214 | 361 | 204 | 299 | 141 | 117 | 300 | 422 | 715 | 1190 | 486 | 534 | 801 | 488 | 539 | 763 | 334 | 334 | 338 | 133 | 99 | 71 | 53 | 68 | 56 | 43 | 52 | 86 | 114 | 120 | 154 | 135 | 107 | 69 | 63 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:12PM 2.38 | 9:49AM 2.18 | 10:08PM 2.24 | 10:48AM 2.16 | 11:10PM 2.17 | 11:48AM 2.19 | 12:13AM 2.16 | 12:45PM 2.27 | 1:10AM 2.22 | 1:36PM 2.38 | 2:01AM 2.31 | 2:21PM 2.51 | 2:45AM 2.41 | 3:03PM 2.64 | 3:25AM 2.51 | 3:42PM 2.76 | 4:04AM 2.59 | 4:20PM 2.87 | 4:42AM 2.64 | 4:57PM 2.94 | 5:20AM 2.66 | 5:35PM 2.97 | 5:59AM 2.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:32AM 0.81 | 3:49PM 0.95 | 4:27AM 0.89 | 4:54PM 1.00 | 5:26AM 0.93 | 6:01PM 0.97 | 6:24AM 0.91 | 7:00PM 0.89 | 7:17AM 0.84 | 7:51PM 0.78 | 8:04AM 0.75 | 8:36PM 0.65 | 8:46AM 0.64 | 9:17PM 0.53 | 9:26AM 0.53 | 9:56PM 0.42 | 10:03AM 0.43 | 10:34PM 0.33 | 10:40AM 0.37 | 11:12PM 0.27 | 11:17AM 0.33 | 11:51PM 0.25 | 11:56AM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Wed 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 |
| Sunset | 9:12 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 27 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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