Surf Forecasts:
Barranco da Belharucas surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barranco da Belharucas this week:
The surf forecast for Barranco da Belharucas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barranco da Belharucas in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barranco da Belharucas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SE 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
581 | 248 | 101 | 85 | 57 | 50 | 49 | 31 | 15 | 25 | 49 | 26 | 63 | 86 | 110 | 72 | 71 | 3 | 60 | 56 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:33PM2.80m | 2:00AM2.79m | 2:24PM2.95m | 2:54AM2.86m | 3:14PM3.05m | 3:45AM2.86m | 4:05PM3.10m | 4:37AM2.80m | 4:55PM3.08m | 5:28AM2.70m | 5:46PM2.99m | 6:21AM2.56m | 6:39PM2.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15AM0.29m | 7:45PM0.22m | 8:07AM0.20m | 8:38PM0.08m | 8:57AM0.16m | 9:30PM-0.00m | 9:46AM0.16m | 10:22PM-0.01m | 10:35AM0.20m | 11:14PM0.06m | 11:24AM0.30m | 00:07AM0.18m | 12:15PM0.42m | 1:02AM0.34m | |||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | ESE 4 | W 9 |
55 | 80 | 91 | 25 | 57 | 50 | 49 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 49 | 51 | 63 | 86 | 110 | 72 | 71 | 45 | 60 | 2 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | ESE 5 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | WSW 11 | WNW 8 | W 7 | SE 4 | — | W 10 | WNW 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | W 6 |
6 | 5 | 101 | 85 | 11 | 1 | — | 19 | 15 | 25 | 13 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 3 | — | 50 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | — | W 7 | — | — | SE 4 | S 12 | — | — | W 14 | — | WSW 12 | W 4 | SE 5 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — |
7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 26 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | W 6 | NNW 2 | — | W 8 | NNW 2 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 9 | WNW 4 |
581 | 248 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 18 | 1 | — | 35 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 64 | 20 | 19 | — | 56 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 65 | 3 | 63 | 532 | 3 | 3 | 614 | 95 | 5 | 614 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 3 | 63 | 62 | 3 | 3 | 614 | 194 |
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Information about the Barranco da Belharucas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barranco da Belharucas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barranco da Belharucas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barranco da Belharucas 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 (Barranco da Belharucas) 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 Barranco da Belharucas 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.
Barranco da Belharucas is 6 km (4 miles) from Albufeira. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albufeira. Albufeira has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










