Alfagar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s lining up for the Algarve over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a slow start. The first few days here are a real write-off. From Sunday the 9th through Wednesday the 13th, it’s mostly tiny surf with poor conditions. The swell is weak (mostly 41 to 68 in the energy department) and the winds are all over the shop. There’s nothing worth paddling out for.

The first real sign of life shows up on Thursday morning the 13th. Alfagar (reef) has a little bump of about 3ft from the WNW, period around 9 seconds. It’s not much – the energy is only 113 – but with a light offshore breeze from the NNE, it’s at least clean enough for a splash. Water temp is 66°, which feels much colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker suit. It’s surfable but pretty ordinary.

Friday morning the 14th is our first decent shout. Alfagar picks up 4ft from the NW, period 9 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind from the N. The combined energy jumps right up to 384, which is moderate wave energy, and it’s shaping up clean. That’s your best bet early on – a real chance for a fun session before the wind swings around and kills it in the afternoon.

There’s a bit of a gap after that. The rest of the week looks messy or weak, with cross-shore and onshore winds spoiling things. By Monday the 24th, we get another promising pulse. The morning brings 4ft from the NW, period 8 seconds, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 246, which is moderate. It’s clean and should offer some punchy waves for the experienced crew. That’s the standout later in the run – but it’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in just yet.

If you’re a kiter, those afternoons with 18+ mph cross-shore winds and 3ft+ lumpy swell are going to look a lot more appealing than they are for a surfer. For the rest of us, it’s all about picking those clean, offshore windows – and there just aren’t many.

Signing off, Rusty.

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