Alfagar surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 27 Apr 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
17.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alfagar in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. 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 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
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
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
38
37
74
99
163
184
187
175
149
112
198
167
181
155
108
96
81
60
39
20
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
SSE
5
W
15
SE
15
ESE
15
NW
15
W
20
SW
5
NNW
5
NNW
20
WSW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
15
N
5
NE
15
SW
10
NNW
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
W
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
12:40PM2.40m
00:52AM2.62m
1:21PM2.54m
1:34AM2.70m
1:58PM2.66m
2:11AM2.74m
2:31PM2.74m
2:46AM2.74m
3:03PM2.77m
3:19AM2.71m
3:34PM2.77m
3:53AM2.64m
4:06PM2.72m
Low Tide
6:31AM0.50m
6:43PM0.62m
7:12AM0.40m
7:25PM0.49m
7:47AM0.33m
8:01PM0.38m
8:19AM0.29m
8:35PM0.32m
8:49AM0.28m
9:07PM0.29m
9:19AM0.32m
9:40PM0.30m
9:50AM0.38m
10:13PM0.36m
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clear
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clear
clear
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6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
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8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
Temp °C
21
22
19
19
20
17
17
17
14
18
19
15
20
21
17
20
21
19
21
20
18
19
21
18
18
20
17
13
13
11
16
15
12
18
18
14
18
20
17
19
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
SE
6
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
8
Energy kJ
54
71
96
65
52
163
184
187
175
149
112
102
112
181
155
108
96
81
30
39
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
SE
5
0.5
W
8
0.1
SE
4
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.4
WNW
17
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
W
9
0.5
SE
5
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
53
38
37
71
47
14
32
1
15
29
101
198
167
84
61
34
30
27
60
13
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
9
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
WNW
16
0.5
W
6
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
W
3
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
E
3
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
W
9
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
3
11
21
74
99
40
2
27
16
5
2
1
1
28
27
12
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
6
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
WNW
3
Energy kJ
5
32
15
27
1
7
3
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
61
45
33
11
45
0
46
183
0
0
74
0
0
59
0
0
33
0
45
59
61
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
9
7
5
7
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
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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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