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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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cavalos de Fao over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 195 | 80 | 75 | 255 | 44 | 136 | 65 | 61 | 382 | 674 | 4298 | 4121 | 1898 | 1351 | 1250 | 1069 | 614 | 471 | 244 | 96 | 80 | 277 | 1137 | 1487 | 1340 | 851 | 688 | 804 | 170 | 738 | 904 | 325 | 253 | 126 | 209 | 325 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:54AM 2.84 | 4:10PM 2.86 | 4:25AM 2.81 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:59AM 0.26 | 10:16PM 0.28 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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