Caniçada
Braga · Norte · Cávado/Ribeiras Costeiras
Capacity
108 hm³
Coordinates
41.620°N, 8.083°W
Operator
RH2
Current fill
91.4%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 108 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 97.2 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | RH2 |
| River | Cávado |
| Province | Braga |
| Autonomous community | Norte |
| River basin | Cávado/Ribeiras Costeiras |
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About Caniçada
As of June 9, 2026, Caniçada is filled to 91.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 99 hm³ of water out of a maximum 108 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 97 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Caniçada — 1 data points between June 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 91.4% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 91.4% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by RH2 primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Cávado/Ribeiras Costeiras basin at 41.620°N, 8.083°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 91.4%
- Water stored
- 99 hm³
- Total capacity
- 108 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 97 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Cávado
- River basin
- Cávado/Ribeiras Costeiras
- Operator
- RH2
- Coordinates
- 41.620°N, 8.083°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 91.4% | 99 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Caniçada?
As of June 9, 2026, Caniçada is at 91.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 99 hm³ of water, according to SNIRH data.
Is Caniçada reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Caniçada is high at 91.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Caniçada rising or falling?
The level at Caniçada has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Caniçada hold?
Caniçada has a total capacity of 108 hm³, of which about 97 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Caniçada reservoir located?
Caniçada is located in Braga, Norte, Portugal, within the Cávado/Ribeiras Costeiras basin (coordinates 41.620°N, 8.083°W).
What is Caniçada used for?
Caniçada is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by RH2.