Albufeira surf break

Albufeira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 25 Apr 2026 WEST
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Albufeira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Albufeira sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Albufeira this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Albufeira in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Albufeira over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.4
WSW
14
0.6
SE
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.6
WSW
3
0.8
WSW
5
1
WSW
6
1
WSW
6
0.9
W
6
0.4
W
14
0.5
W
6
0.5
WNW
5
0.6
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
2
9
25
77
0
0
0
17
14
0
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
ESE
0
NE
10
WSW
5
N
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
SE
15
SE
10
NW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
NW
5
NW
20
SW
15
N
5
NE
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
11:00PM2.41m
11:48AM2.24m
00:03AM2.52m
12:40PM2.40m
00:52AM2.62m
1:21PM2.54m
1:34AM2.70m
1:58PM2.66m
2:11AM2.74m
2:31PM2.74m
2:46AM2.74m
3:03PM2.77m
3:19AM2.71m
Low Tide
4:42PM0.89m
5:37AM0.62m
5:51PM0.76m
6:31AM0.50m
6:43PM0.62m
7:12AM0.40m
7:25PM0.49m
7:47AM0.33m
8:01PM0.38m
8:19AM0.29m
8:35PM0.32m
8:49AM0.28m
9:07PM0.29m
9:19AM0.32m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
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8:15
8:16
8:17
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
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Temp °C
21
18
20
19
18
22
21
19
20
21
17
16
17
16
18
19
15
19
20
16
21
18
17
19
18
18
21
20
19
19
20
17
13
14
14
16
17
13
18
17
13
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.8
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
Energy kJ
136
101
49
27
38
47
55
77
77
37
133
115
117
109
68
66
47
24
50
89
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
6
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
W
10
0.6
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
Energy kJ
32
47
31
25
23
21
21
46
17
2
5
5
20
51
52
57
32
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
W
9
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.3
W
16
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
14
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
5
Energy kJ
3
14
23
20
69
25
2
1
45
66
62
33
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
W
8
0.6
WSW
3
0.8
WSW
5
1
WSW
6
1
WSW
6
0.9
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
WNW
5
0.3
NNW
3
Energy kJ
64
21
9
25
77
73
62
17
14
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
51
14
3
43
36
47
42
43
14
56
3
56
619
58
58
42
3
3
56
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Albufeira Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Albufeira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Albufeira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Albufeira 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 (Albufeira) 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 Albufeira 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.

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