Costa da Caparica surf break

Costa da Caparica surfForecast / Lisboa / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 May 2026 WEST
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Costa da Caparica surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Costa da Caparica sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Costa da Caparica surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,407 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costa da Caparica this week:

The surf forecast for Costa da Caparica over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa da Caparica in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 4th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa da Caparica over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.6
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
1.5
NNW
7
1.8
NW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
NW
11
2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
158
170
124
393
599
478
470
363
292
538
169
101
188
192
1094
557
585
485
1380
1116
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
25
NW
10
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
10
NW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:16PM2.52m
2:35AM2.44m
2:52PM2.58m
3:12AM2.45m
3:27PM2.60m
3:48AM2.43m
4:02PM2.60m
4:24AM2.39m
4:38PM2.57m
5:00AM2.32m
5:16PM2.52m
5:38AM2.24m
5:55PM2.45m
Low Tide
8:25PM0.47m
8:36AM0.47m
9:01PM0.42m
9:11AM0.46m
9:37PM0.40m
9:45AM0.47m
10:14PM0.42m
10:20AM0.50m
10:51PM0.47m
10:56AM0.55m
11:29PM0.54m
11:33AM0.61m
00:10AM0.61m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:55
8:57
Temp °C
24
24
17
24
23
16
24
25
18
23
22
18
21
20
16
23
22
17
19
18
16
22
21
14
20
18
12
18
19
15
19
16
15
16
14
12
18
18
14
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.1
SW
13
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
8
0.1
SW
15
1.4
WNW
12
0.1
S
13
0.7
NW
14
0.1
S
13
1.9
WNW
12
Energy kJ
106
158
170
124
249
599
478
470
363
292
7
169
86
48
184
8
557
4
194
3
1116
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
6
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
22
21
22
42
20
20
8
7
7
7
6
5
10
5
85
307
8
4
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
33
3
21
6
3
3
3
8
8
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
5
1
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
1.6
NW
9
1.3
NNW
6
0.9
NW
7
1.2
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.6
NW
10
1.2
NNW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
1.5
NNW
7
1.8
NW
13
1.1
NW
5
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
NW
11
2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
37
68
54
393
115
67
96
82
63
538
81
101
188
192
1094
49
585
485
1380
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
4
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
3
4
1
4
Distance (km)
2
8
2
8
351
89
83
344
8
83
344
433
625
344
442
179
200
354
8
233
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Lisboa
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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Information about the Costa da Caparica Surf forecast

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

Costa da Caparica is 5 km (3 miles) from Caparica. If you plan a holiday in Lisboa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caparica. Caparica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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