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The best setup is usually a solid northwest swell with east or northeast wind, and low to mid tide often gives the best-defined sandbars.
Surf GuideNorth Portugal
Praia do Cabedelo
Praia do Cabedelo is Figueira da Foz's river-mouth beach break, known for long rights and the occasional barrel when the Mondego sandbars line up. It is one of the city's signature surf beaches, with the river, the harbor, and the urban shoreline all shaping the session. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Praia do Cabedelo in North Portugal.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationNorth Portugal, PT
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 9 s
- Wind W 9 kt
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Watch the outgoing current and the river pull, especially after heavy rain or on stronger tide movement, because the spot can move you down the beach faster than you expect.
It gets busy on prime days, but the city access and nearby surf schools make it easy to check.
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