Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Cabeco surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 531 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Cabeco this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Cabeco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Cabeco in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Cabeco over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 4 | ESE 5 | WSW 15 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 66 | 503 | 109 | 198 | 440 | 112 | 173 | 200 | 54 | 15 | 53 | 20 | 50 | 120 | 105 | 57 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:23AM2.66m | 7:53PM2.45m | 8:23AM2.51m | 9:11PM2.30m | 9:53AM2.44m | 11:02PM2.31m | 11:29AM2.53m | 00:17AM2.45m | 12:31PM2.72m | 1:03AM2.65m | 1:15PM2.93m | 1:39AM2.85m | 1:51PM3.13m | 2:12AM3.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06PM1.49m | 2:24AM1.61m | 3:34PM1.59m | 3:59AM1.69m | 5:09PM1.56m | 5:28AM1.62m | 6:18PM1.42m | 6:29AM1.47m | 7:07PM1.25m | 7:14AM1.28m | 7:45PM1.08m | 7:50AM1.09m | 8:18PM0.92m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 14 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | WSW 13 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 23 | 318 | 109 | 89 | 226 | 112 | 79 | 200 | 54 | 15 | 53 | 20 | 6 | 33 | 20 | 57 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 16 | ESE 5 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SE 5 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 3 | 42 | 37 | 31 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 50 | 120 | 105 | 5 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 10 | W 9 | SE 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | SE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | ESE 6 | SE 7 | NE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 3 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 66 | 503 | 2 | 198 | 440 | 2 | 173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 132 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 122 | 8 | 0 | 122 | 8 | 0 | 56 | 125 | 15 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 49 | 8 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Praia 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 Praia do Cabeco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia 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 (Praia 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).
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