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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cavalos de Fao this week:
The surf forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cavalos de Fao in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 5th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 5th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days.
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 629 | 499 | 348 | 262 | 262 | 171 | 102 | 78 | 175 | 195 | 147 | 69 | 85 | 110 | 106 | 81 | 78 | 54 | 35 | 33 | 22 | 42 | 93 | 231 | 363 | 784 | 712 | 565 | 402 | 349 | 206 | 208 | 180 | 95 | 93 | 213 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:45PM 2.79 | 2:01AM 3.05 | 2:30PM 2.98 | 2:48AM 3.14 | 3:13PM 3.11 | 3:34AM 3.16 | 3:55PM 3.16 | 4:18AM 3.08 | 4:37PM 3.13 | 5:03AM 2.93 | 5:19PM 3.02 | 5:48AM 2.72 | 6:04PM 2.86 | 6:35AM 2.50 | 6:51PM 2.67 | 7:27AM 2.28 | 7:46PM 2.47 | 8:27AM 2.10 | 8:50PM 2.32 | 9:39AM 2.01 | 10:02PM 2.25 | 10:53AM 2.02 | 11:11PM 2.26 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:48PM 0.28 | 8:17AM 0.02 | 8:35PM 0.10 | 9:00AM -0.04 | 9:21PM -0.01 | 9:42AM -0.02 | 10:05PM -0.04 | 10:23AM 0.07 | 10:49PM 0.03 | 11:04AM 0.23 | 11:34PM 0.18 | 11:46AM 0.42 | 12:21AM 0.38 | 12:30PM 0.63 | 1:12AM 0.59 | 1:19PM 0.82 | 2:12AM 0.79 | 2:19PM 0.98 | 3:23AM 0.91 | 3:31PM 1.07 | 4:38AM 0.93 | 4:48PM 1.06 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 13 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cavalos de Fao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cavalos de Fao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cavalos de Fao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cavalos de Fao 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 (Cavalos de Fao) 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 Cavalos de Fao 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.
Cavalos de Fao is 3 km (2 miles) from Esposende. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esposende. Esposende has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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