Alfagar surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 May 2026 WEST
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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
17.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Alfagar surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with 830 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alfagar in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 28th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 3rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
0
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
W
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
63
23
77
92
150
135
116
338
397
322
371
356
379
363
207
207
197
219
830
541
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
SSE
10
NE
10
SE
15
SW
15
N
5
NW
15
W
25
N
20
N
15
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
25
WNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
15
N
15
S
25
N
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
on
off
High Tide
1:27PM2.52m
1:44AM2.49m
2:03PM2.59m
2:22AM2.51m
2:39PM2.64m
2:59AM2.51m
3:14PM2.67m
3:35AM2.50m
3:49PM2.66m
4:11AM2.45m
4:25PM2.63m
4:48AM2.38m
5:02PM2.57m
Low Tide
7:13AM0.54m
7:34PM0.55m
7:48AM0.51m
8:11PM0.48m
8:22AM0.48m
8:47PM0.43m
8:56AM0.48m
9:22PM0.41m
9:30AM0.49m
9:59PM0.43m
10:05AM0.52m
10:36PM0.48m
10:41AM0.57m
11:14PM0.55m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:44
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
Temp °C
25
23
22
26
27
25
31
33
25
31
33
23
29
31
23
28
29
19
29
28
26
21
22
22
25
26
24
28
30
20
28
28
19
26
26
16
24
23
14
28
27
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
6
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.4
W
14
1
WNW
9
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.2
W
12
0.4
W
15
0.9
WNW
10
1.2
W
12
1.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
58
63
17
77
92
150
135
58
157
397
322
371
356
146
65
12
68
145
425
541
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.4
NW
10
0.5
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.1
SE
4
0.1
W
16
0.1
SE
5
0.9
W
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
5
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
W
11
0.8
W
13
Energy kJ
56
10
23
23
17
1
5
1
239
4
3
1
15
40
219
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SE
5
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
11
10
5
9
1
9
4
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
6
0.8
NW
6
0.8
NW
7
0.9
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.3
NNW
3
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
12
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
38
56
65
116
338
14
14
2
379
363
207
207
197
830
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
8
34
59
61
46
0
0
182
0
0
162
0
8
194
374
0
183
0
0
74
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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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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