Alfagar surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 25 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
17.3° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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-onshore 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 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 29th 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 morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
168
132
72
70
50
41
39
31
74
100
163
187
184
132
114
82
85
121
105
116
82
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
ESE
0
NE
10
WSW
5
N
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
SE
15
ESE
10
NW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
NW
5
WNW
20
SW
15
N
5
NE
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
High Tide
11:00PM2.41m
11:48AM2.24m
00:03AM2.52m
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
Low Tide
4:42PM0.89m
5:37AM0.62m
5:51PM0.76m
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
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
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8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
1
Temp °C
21
18
20
19
18
22
21
19
20
21
17
16
17
16
18
19
15
19
20
17
21
19
17
19
18
18
21
20
19
19
20
17
13
14
14
16
17
14
18
17
14
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.8
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
Energy kJ
168
132
72
70
33
63
69
77
69
39
163
187
184
132
114
82
47
24
105
116
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
6
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.1
SE
4
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
31
21
29
50
41
39
31
71
52
46
33
1
4
5
26
71
73
29
62
59
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
SE
5
0.3
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.3
W
5
Energy kJ
3
11
21
74
100
14
3
1
2
2
85
121
86
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
0.6
NW
7
0.4
W
8
0.6
W
5
0.8
WSW
5
1
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.9
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
42
21
20
36
80
68
62
22
14
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
54
11
0
46
33
50
45
46
11
59
0
59
619
61
61
45
0
0
59
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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