Figueira da Foz – Cabedelo

Figueira da Foz · Portugal Centro · Portugal

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Cabedelo is the beach on the south side of the Mondego river mouth at Figueira da Foz, beside the south breakwater. Its long, fast rights over sand, with some rock, are the city's main wave. The breakwater shelters it from the north wind, and several surf schools work here.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Jetty, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard; a fish on small days.

When it works

✓ A 1–2.5 m west to north-west swell with an east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Big swells, which close out, and onshore wind.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • rocks
  • crowds

Best months

January, February, March, April, October, November, December

Local tips

The jetty gives some shelter from the north wind, so it is often the cleanest spot in Figueira. Watch for urchins on the rocks.

Getting there

Cross the bridge over the Mondego to the south bank and follow signs to Cabedelo. Park near the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Very consistent and able to work all year, per wannasurf and surf-forecast.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded at weekends, with locals, surf schools and visitors.
Camping and vans
Orbitur Gala, on the south side of the Mondego in Cova-Gala, is about 2 km away. Portuguese road law bans motorhome overnight stays outside authorised places in protected areas, Natura 2000 sites and zones covered by the coastal plans, and limits other overnight stops to 48 hours per municipality. Nearest campsite about 2 km away.
Facilities
Lifeguards in season, a first-aid post, toilets, showers, beach bars and surf schools.
Water quality
Rated excellent in APA's latest annual classification; Blue Flag beach in 2026.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NW best, WSW–NNW works
Size
1.1–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 3.2 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore NE–SE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
W (265°)

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