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Praia de Cacela Velha Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.8m
mushy
Wind
3kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Best forE-Foil

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What are the conditions at Praia de Cacela Velha today? (4 Sept)

Today at Praia de Cacela Velha: Excellent for e-foiling — 85/100 for expert level. Wind 3 kn SW · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 17:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia de Cacela Velha: 0.7m waves with light cross-shore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the evening, with Kite Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 21°C / 70°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
85/100Excellent
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
85
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 85 · 18
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 85
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
3kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
4s
Water
21°C
Swell
E 111°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
76
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 84 · 09
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 76
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
surging
Wind
3kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.0m
rising
Period
5s
Water
21°C
Swell
E 110°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
83
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 84 · 03
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 83
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.5m
mushy
Wind
4kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
rising
Period
5s
Water
21°C
Swell
E 112°
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03 · Location

In context.

A remote, facility-free barrier-island beach in a protected lagoon, reached only by boat or a low-tide wade, with no road access. Sand shifts daily into sandbars; the ocean side has gentle waves suited to swimming, while the shallow lagoon behind is used by locals for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding. The municipality discourages swimming here: no lifeguards, unstable dunes, and strong inlet currents causing dozens of rescues some summers.

Spec sheet
Coords
37.1504°N, 7.5475°W
Facing
N
Nearest
Fábrica
Swell now
SE 121°
Wind now
SW 228°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Praia de Cacela Velha good for surfing today?

Praia de Cacela Velha scores 38/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Poor. Wind 3 kn SW · Waves 0.8 m, 5 s · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Praia de Cacela Velha today?

Wind at Praia de Cacela Velha today: 3 kn SW (gusting 14 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Praia de Cacela Velha today?

Waves at Praia de Cacela Velha today: 0.8 m, 5 s period from SE, mushy character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Praia de Cacela Velha suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Praia de Cacela Velha scores 73/100 today for paddleboarding — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Praia de Cacela Velha?

Praia de Cacela Velha is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Praia de Cacela Velha?

Praia de Cacela Velha is a coastal location near Fábrica in Portugal. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Praia de Cacela Velha?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Praia de Cacela Velha, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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