
Surf Forecasts:
Ponta do Cabeco surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SE swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Cabeco this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta do Cabeco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Cabeco in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Cabeco over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
87 | 67 | 167 | 221 | 266 | 179 | 111 | 519 | 448 | 208 | 166 | 132 | 265 | 235 | 214 | 335 | 217 | 144 | 132 | 245 | 380 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27AM0.63m | 9:09PM0.51m | 11:50AM0.70m | 10:53PM0.55m | 1:35PM0.77m | 11:38PM0.62m | 2:07PM0.83m | 00:25AM0.71m | 2:27PM0.87m | 1:18AM0.79m | 2:45PM0.89m | 2:03AM0.87m | 3:03PM0.89m | 2:37AM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:37PM0.36m | 5:30AM0.18m | 6:28PM0.33m | 6:18AM0.09m | 7:23PM0.30m | 7:12AM0.00m | 8:08PM0.27m | 8:03AM-0.07m | 8:41PM0.25m | 8:42AM-0.10m | 9:09PM0.25m | 9:16AM-0.09m | 9:34PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 7 |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 15 |
87 | 67 | 167 | 63 | 266 | 179 | 111 | 27 | 27 | 208 | 166 | 132 | 265 | 235 | 214 | 335 | 217 | 144 | 132 | 245 | 380 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
3 | — | 45 | 221 | 47 | 21 | 38 | — | 5 | 44 | 58 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | SE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | SE 15 | ENE 6 | SE 6 |
4 | — | — | 12 | 10 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 9 | 43 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | SSE 6 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 13 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 19 | — | 1 | 17 | — | 103 | 519 | 448 | 33 | 37 | 41 | 41 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 293 | 37 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 4 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Ponta do Cabeco Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta do Cabeco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta do Cabeco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta do Cabeco 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 (Ponta do Cabeco) 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 Ponta do Cabeco 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.











