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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cavalos de Fao in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 39 | 28 | 58 | 267 | 674 | 424 | 3256 | 2596 | 1543 | 1243 | 964 | 649 | 179 | 244 | 96 | 164 | 424 | 602 | 777 | 1873 | 2128 | 2513 | 1948 | 1352 | 1342 | 1994 | 805 | 245 | 331 | 259 | 182 | 140 | 100 | 96 | 74 | 207 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:40PM 2.85 | 4:57AM 2.74 | 5:12PM 2.80 | 5:31AM 2.63 | 5:47PM 2.71 | 6:09AM 2.50 | 6:28PM 2.59 | 6:55AM 2.35 | 7:19PM 2.47 | 7:55AM 2.21 | 8:25PM 2.37 | 9:15AM 2.13 | 9:46PM 2.37 | 10:42AM 2.18 | 11:06PM 2.48 | 11:56AM 2.34 | 12:13AM 2.67 | 12:55PM 2.57 | 1:10AM 2.88 | 1:45PM 2.79 | 2:01AM 3.05 | 2:30PM 2.98 | 2:48AM 3.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:29AM 0.30 | 10:48PM 0.31 | 10:59AM 0.37 | 11:22PM 0.38 | 11:33AM 0.47 | 11:59PM 0.49 | 12:11PM 0.60 | 12:43AM 0.62 | 12:57PM 0.74 | 1:40AM 0.74 | 1:56PM 0.87 | 2:54AM 0.82 | 3:15PM 0.94 | 4:21AM 0.77 | 4:42PM 0.89 | 5:38AM 0.60 | 5:56PM 0.72 | 6:40AM 0.38 | 6:56PM 0.50 | 7:31AM 0.17 | 7:48PM 0.28 | 8:17AM 0.02 | 8:35PM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 9 | - | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 17 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 12 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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