Albufeira surf break

Albufeira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 02 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
16.5° 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 7th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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 Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.7
ESE
0.7
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
1.5
SE
0.7
W
0.4
WSW
1.1
WNW
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
1.6
W
1.7
WNW
Period(s) (?)13121111155121212121213712451716161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)00000230000000054800000
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
N
15
NNE
5
S
10
NNE
15
E
15
SE
5
ENE
10
E
15
SE
10
ENE
25
ESE
25
SE
5
SW
25
NNW
35
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
offonoffcross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46AM
2.92
4:02PM
2.85
4:18AM
2.81
4:32PM
2.78
4:49AM
2.66
5:03PM
2.66
5:21AM
2.48
5:34PM
2.50
5:56AM
2.28
6:10PM
2.33
6:35AM
2.08
6:55PM
2.15
7:30AM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:32PM
0.16
9:50AM
0.15
10:04PM
0.19
10:18AM
0.25
10:35PM
0.28
10:47AM
0.39
11:07PM
0.41
11:17AM
0.55
11:42PM
0.58
11:50AM
0.73
12:21AM
0.77
12:29PM
0.92
1:12AM
0.96
Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:09--7:07
Sunset7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C221820211920211822221918181616161215181318
Feels °C (?)20161718171617161717161214141095912812
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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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