Surf Forecasts:
Carvalhal surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carvalhal this week:
The surf forecast for Carvalhal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carvalhal in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carvalhal over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue 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) | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
170 | 205 | 215 | 180 | 133 | 45 | 36 | 269 | 46 | 37 | 76 | 107 | 291 | 334 | 283 | 204 | 349 | 300 | 127 | 190 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:45PM2.74m | 2:12AM2.74m | 2:36PM2.89m | 3:05AM2.80m | 3:26PM2.99m | 3:57AM2.80m | 4:17PM3.04m | 4:49AM2.74m | 5:07PM3.02m | 5:40AM2.64m | 5:59PM2.94m | 6:33AM2.50m | 6:52PM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM0.22m | 8:20AM0.20m | 8:51PM0.08m | 9:10AM0.15m | 9:43PM-0.00m | 9:59AM0.15m | 10:36PM-0.01m | 10:48AM0.19m | 11:28PM0.05m | 11:37AM0.28m | 00:21AM0.17m | 12:28PM0.40m | 1:15AM0.32m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 |
170 | 205 | 215 | 180 | 133 | 45 | 25 | 3 | 46 | 30 | 37 | 107 | 291 | 334 | 283 | 204 | — | 203 | 127 | — | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 13 | SSW 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 8 | S 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | S 13 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | NW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 13 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 17 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | W 8 | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 9 | — | WNW 9 | NW 5 |
4 | 33 | — | — | — | 7 | 36 | 269 | 40 | — | 76 | 46 | — | — | — | — | 349 | 300 | — | 190 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 57 | 8 | 57 | 139 | 0 | 40 | 475 | 43 | 40 | 475 | 40 | 40 | 140 | 40 | 40 | 63 | 40 | 0 | 63 | 43 |
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Information about the Carvalhal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Carvalhal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carvalhal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carvalhal 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 (Carvalhal) 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 Carvalhal 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.
Carvalhal is 27 km (17 miles) from Setubal. If you plan a holiday in Portugal - Alentejo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Setubal. Setubal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










