Alfagar surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 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 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 4PM (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 850 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 28th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (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 32°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
4
1
2
2
1
2
0
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
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
1.3
WNW
9
0.9
W
12
1.2
W
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.2
W
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.2
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
93
58
56
63
23
77
92
150
135
264
239
383
686
364
303
359
327
192
211
174
483
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
10
NNE
10
E
15
SE
10
NNE
10
ESE
15
SW
15
N
10
NNW
20
W
25
N
20
N
15
WNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
W
35
N
25
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
1:03AM2.46m
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
Low Tide
6:54PM0.64m
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
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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>
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
Temp °C
26
21
25
23
22
26
26
25
32
32
25
31
33
22
29
32
23
31
33
21
30
22
19
21
22
22
24
24
24
29
28
20
27
29
17
28
30
16
27
27
16
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.4
WNW
5
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.2
W
12
0.6
W
14
1.2
W
13
Energy kJ
93
118
58
32
11
77
92
150
135
116
135
383
377
364
303
182
65
11
148
483
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.1
SE
4
0.1
W
16
0.4
W
14
0.9
W
12
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
16
0.3
W
11
Energy kJ
5
58
56
63
23
15
17
1
5
58
239
1
1
3
5
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
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
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
17
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
4
11
10
5
9
1
9
1
1
4
7
3
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
7
0.7
NW
7
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
12
0.7
NNW
4
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
135
54
264
686
13
359
327
192
211
174
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
63
14
8
46
59
11
46
0
0
182
179
0
0
106
0
149
250
0
400
74
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
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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