Alfagar surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 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
19.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Alfagar surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with 735 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 Sunday (May 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 31st May)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 Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
2
2
0
3
2
3
2
3
0
1
1
0
1
3
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.2
W
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
0.9
W
13
1.4
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
92
187
135
270
338
389
735
430
606
187
327
192
293
216
363
263
530
259
325
694
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
N
5
WSW
15
SW
20
N
10
NNW
10
WSW
25
N
20
NNW
25
WNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
N
15
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
WNW
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
5:25AM2.30m
5:41PM2.51m
Low Tide
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
11:18AM0.64m
11:55PM0.63m
clear
clear
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>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:47
Temp °C
24
25
24
27
31
24
31
33
25
30
32
23
29
30
19
31
33
22
26
27
16
23
24
23
25
28
20
29
30
20
27
27
18
25
23
14
28
30
17
22
20
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
6
0.6
W
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.2
W
12
1.2
W
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.5
W
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
W
13
1.1
W
12
1
WNW
11
0.6
W
14
1.5
W
12
Energy kJ
24
92
187
135
116
157
389
383
430
303
187
65
3
60
231
263
330
259
140
694
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
7
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
14
0.5
W
14
0.9
W
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.3
W
16
0.7
W
13
0.3
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.5
WNW
15
Energy kJ
77
18
9
4
91
239
4
3
3
44
176
38
97
121
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
S
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
9
17
9
5
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
4
0.9
NW
6
0.9
NW
7
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
0.9
NW
4
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.2
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
NW
7
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
NW
6
Energy kJ
1
68
77
270
338
735
606
28
327
192
293
216
363
207
530
116
325
97
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
1
1
3
Distance (km)
54
46
0
0
182
0
0
179
0
0
179
250
539
179
316
0
8
250
46
78
46
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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