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Alfagar surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 WET
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Alfagar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alfagar sea temperature is
15.4° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alfagar this week:

The surf forecast for Alfagar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alfagar in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 7th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 14th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alfagar over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
5
5
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.8
WNW
1
W
0.9
WNW
1.4
W
2.2
W
2.1
W
3.5
SW
2.3
W
3
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)13131211111113131211111212131111109121516
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3130716459855559056935829719531928250210867822130158138705450
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
NNW
5
NE
5
N
10
W
5
W
10
WNW
20
NW
10
N
5
N
10
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
10
WNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
off		glasscrossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcrossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:14PM
2.53
5:30AM
2.78
5:59PM
2.38
6:16AM
2.56
6:47PM
2.24
7:05AM
2.34
7:41PM
2.12
8:03AM
2.15
8:44PM
2.05
9:12AM
2.03
9:55PM
2.05
10:26AM
2.01
11:01PM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:03AM
0.24
11:07PM
0.43
11:47AM
0.41
11:51PM
0.60
12:31PM
0.60
12:39AM
0.77
1:19PM
0.78
1:37AM
0.93
2:16PM
0.91
2:48AM
1.02
3:24PM
0.99
4:08AM
1.02
4:35PM
0.98
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--
Sunset-5:30--5:31--5:32--5:34--5:35--5:35--5:36-
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1----------------268--
Temp. °C101311111313151611121312151515151515131311
Feels °C (?)811991212121381011101212131310101297
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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 12 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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