Alfagar Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(The Algarve, Portugal)

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Alfagar Surf Guide

Alfagar in The Algarve is an exposed reef break that only works once in a while. The best wind direction is from the north. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of - Urchins - Rocks - Man-made danger (buoys etc.) - Localism.

Alfagar Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
inconsistent	18.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Alfagar:

The best conditions reported for surf at Alfagar occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

Surf Forecasts:

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What's the best time of year to surf Alfagar (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: spring

The best time of year for surfing Alfagar with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 9% of the time in April while 12% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 79% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

12%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

79%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Alfagar Location Map

Interactive Alfagar surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Alfagar is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 23 km (14 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Alfagar is Jerez Airport (XRY) in Spain, 195 km (121 miles) away.

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Alfagar Surf Forecasts:

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12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 28 May 2023, 21:11 Local Time

m, °C	Sun	Monday 29
ft, °F	10PM	1AM	4AM	7AM
Wave (m)	NW	NW	NW	W
Period (s)	10	10	10	10
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	off	off

Tides at Alfagar

Current tide and informaton

For Albufeira, 3 km from Alfagar.

Next High Water: 10:18pm | 2.17m

Next Low Water: 04:44am | 0.85m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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low tide

Alfagar Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 21.0 °C once we account for wind), yet at 18.3 °C the sea remains several degrees colder than the air at Alfagar. The majority of surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 18.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite