Costa da Caparica Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° N 9.24° W

Costa da Caparica Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Costa da Caparica sea temperature is
19.0°C
0.5° 

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


Costa da Caparica surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,072 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 (Oct 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa da Caparica in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 16th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 16th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 16th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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3
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2
2
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2
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1
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.9
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
703
636
1072
850
787
647
443
268
622
429
344
94
50
104
377
479
472
341
169
166
106
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
W
10
N
5
NNE
20
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
20
NW
10
N
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
5
N
10
ENE
10
E
10
WSW
0
NE
5
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:57PM2.23m
6:12AM2.31m
6:39PM2.03m
7:00AM2.13m
7:36PM1.86m
8:07AM1.99m
9:01PM1.76m
9:37AM1.95m
10:35PM1.80m
10:58AM2.04m
11:42PM1.95m
11:54AM2.21m
00:28AM2.14m
Low Tide
11:44AM0.55m
11:52PM0.70m
12:26PM0.74m
00:33AM0.88m
1:19PM0.92m
1:28AM1.04m
2:37PM1.05m
2:53AM1.13m
4:16PM1.03m
4:30AM1.08m
5:29PM0.90m
5:38AM0.94m
6:18PM0.71m
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Temp °C
25
26
23
27
28
20
21
21
19
22
25
21
20
23
19
21
21
19
19
19
17
Feels °C
24
24
21
26
25
17
19
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20
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18
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15
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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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