Costa da Caparica surf break

Costa da Caparica surfForecast / Lisboa / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 13 Apr 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
16.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa da Caparica in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1PM. 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+)10AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
3
!
!
3
3
0
2
3
1
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
NW
2.1
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.5
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.8
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)14131312111113131215151413121212111110910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2027156583755851252397211709543666371523091170692734658504346200154111
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
10
WNW
5
N
20
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
N
10
N
20
NW
10
N
10
N
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
10
NW
5
N
0
N
15
WNW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:45PM
2.18
12:55AM
2.46
1:25PM
2.41
1:36AM
2.68
2:03PM
2.63
2:15AM
2.86
2:40PM
2.82
2:55AM
2.99
3:18PM
2.94
3:36AM
3.03
3:58PM
2.99
4:19AM
2.98
4:40PM
2.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:42PM
0.70
7:14AM
0.43
7:24PM
0.48
7:52AM
0.21
8:04PM
0.27
8:29AM
0.04
8:43PM
0.09
9:06AM
-0.06
9:23PM
-0.02
9:45AM
-0.08
10:05PM
-0.06
10:25AM
0.00
10:50PM
-0.00
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise7:03--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:15-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141514181815161614191914202114212318222118
Feels °C (?)91013151413131212181611171711202116201816
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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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