Alfagar Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.09° N 8.21° W

Alfagar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alfagar sea temperature is
18.3° C
3.1° 

Alfagar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Alfagar surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alfagar this week:

The surf forecast for Alfagar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alfagar in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty slim for any real action. Alfagar is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a bit of a tease. It’s an inconsistent reef break that needs a fair bit of love to get going, and for the most part, we’re just not getting it.

The overall pattern is flat and weak. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, short-period swell that’s barely gonna tickle the reef. Most of the time the combined energy is under 100, which is just weak sauce. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The first real hint of something surfable comes on Saturday morning, the 1st of August. It’s not much – a 2 ft swell from the WNW, but it’s glassy. That’s the key. A clean, glassy 2 ft wave at an inconsistent reef can be a fun little session if you’re on a longboard or a foiler. The combined energy is a weak 115, so don’t expect any power.

After that, it’s a desert. We’ve got a solid gap of a few days with nothing but poor surf conditions. The wind chops things up in the afternoons, and the swell stays tiny. The mornings of the 5th, 8th, and 9th offer some clean offshore winds, but the swell is just too small to really get a decent wave out of it.

The only other time this spot might look half-decent is on the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell ticks up to 3 ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 149 (moderate). The wind is a gentle offshore from the N, so it’ll be clean. It’s still a small day, but it’s the best-looking window in the whole forecast. The afternoon of the 12th sees a bigger 4 ft swell, but the wind switches to a light cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy.

The morning of Saturday the 15th of August is worth a mention, too. The swell is 4 ft from the NW with a moderate offshore wind, and combined energy of 163. It’s the most consistent-looking of the bunch, but still nothing to write home about.

So, the standout? If you’re desperate for a paddle, the glassy Saturday morning on the 1st is your best bet for a clean, tiny wave. The other standout is the Wednesday morning on the 12th – it’s the cleanest combination of a bit more size and good wind. Beyond that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave
Height (m)
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0.7
WNW
9
0.6
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0.4
WNW
10
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9
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8
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
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103
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66
85
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33
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44
86
34
Wind (km/h)
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20
WSW
15
NNW
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NW
25
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High Tide
4:42AM2.61m
4:55PM2.86m
5:16AM2.60m
5:29PM2.81m
5:51AM2.56m
6:05PM2.71m
6:30AM2.49m
6:47PM2.57m
7:16AM2.39m
7:39PM2.41m
8:15AM2.29m
8:47PM2.26m
9:30AM2.24m
10:12PM2.19m
Low Tide
10:38AM0.31m
11:07PM0.26m
11:12AM0.35m
11:40PM0.30m
11:48AM0.41m
00:17AM0.39m
12:29PM0.52m
00:59AM0.51m
1:18PM0.64m
1:51AM0.65m
2:21PM0.76m
3:00AM0.78m
3:45PM0.82m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Alfagar Surf forecast

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

Alfagar is 3 km (2 miles) from Albufeira. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albufeira. Albufeira has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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