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Lat Long: 41.31° N 8.74° W

Mindelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mindelo sea temperature is
16.2°C
1.2° 

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


Mindelo surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mindelo this week:

The surf forecast for Mindelo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mindelo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 19th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 24th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mindelo over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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0.7
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.3
WNW
18
0.6
WNW
16
1.1
WNW
14
1.3
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13
1.2
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1.1
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1.5
WNW
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11
1.3
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14
1.8
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13
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12
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
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11
1.3
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11
1.7
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
55
61
203
529
547
440
373
594
1098
1045
624
569
1134
1365
1096
711
452
397
1193
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
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25
NW
5
ENE
10
N
15
NW
10
WSW
20
N
30
NNW
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NNE
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15
SW
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SSE
20
NNW
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NNE
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NE
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NNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:21PM1.88m
9:58AM2.07m
10:55PM1.91m
11:20AM2.16m
00:04AM2.06m
12:18PM2.32m
00:51AM2.26m
1:02PM2.52m
1:30AM2.48m
1:41PM2.72m
2:07AM2.70m
2:19PM2.89m
2:42AM2.89m
Low Tide
3:17AM1.19m
4:37PM1.10m
4:53AM1.14m
5:51PM0.96m
6:02AM0.99m
6:41PM0.76m
6:50AM0.79m
7:20PM0.54m
7:31AM0.58m
7:56PM0.34m
8:09AM0.37m
8:31PM0.16m
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Information about the Mindelo Surf forecast

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

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