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Vale do Lobo surf Forecast / Algarve / Portugal
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vale do Lobo this week:
The surf forecast for Vale do Lobo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vale do Lobo in the next 12 days are 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vale do Lobo over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 17 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 55 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 63 | 69 | 69 | 37 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | on | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:59PM 2.24 | 1:07AM 2.47 | 1:33PM 2.40 | 1:41AM 2.59 | 2:03PM 2.54 | 2:13AM 2.69 | 2:33PM 2.65 | 2:44AM 2.74 | 3:02PM 2.73 | 3:15AM 2.75 | 3:31PM 2.76 | 3:46AM 2.71 | 4:01PM 2.74 | 4:18AM 2.63 | 4:32PM 2.69 | 4:52AM 2.53 | 5:08PM 2.60 | 5:31AM 2.39 | 5:49PM 2.48 | 6:18AM 2.24 | 6:41PM 2.36 | 7:20AM 2.11 | 7:49PM 2.27 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:57PM 0.74 | 7:24AM 0.53 | 7:31PM 0.59 | 7:53AM 0.40 | 8:02PM 0.45 | 8:21AM 0.31 | 8:33PM 0.34 | 8:49AM 0.26 | 9:03PM 0.28 | 9:18AM 0.25 | 9:34PM 0.26 | 9:47AM 0.28 | 10:06PM 0.29 | 10:18AM 0.36 | 10:40PM 0.36 | 10:51AM 0.46 | 11:17PM 0.47 | 11:29AM 0.59 | 12:02AM 0.60 | 12:15PM 0.73 | 12:59AM 0.72 | 1:16PM 0.86 | 2:16AM 0.80 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Vale do Lobo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vale do Lobo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vale do Lobo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vale do Lobo 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 (Vale do Lobo) 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 Vale do Lobo 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.
Vale do Lobo is 4 km (2 miles) from Quarteira. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quarteira. Quarteira has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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