Algajola surfForecast / Mediterranean – Corsica / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 CEST
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Algajola surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Algajola sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Algajola this week:

The surf forecast for Algajola over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Algajola in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 16th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
7
2.3
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.4
W
7
1.2
WSW
7
2.3
W
8
2.2
W
8
2.2
W
7
2.5
W
8
2.5
W
8
2
W
7
2.4
W
7
2.2
W
8
2.3
W
9
1.9
W
8
1.3
W
7
1
W
7
0.9
W
6
1.1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.5
WSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
496
601
371
171
147
669
588
529
847
805
422
620
624
865
477
171
94
66
97
44
15
Wind (km/h)
45
SW
45
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
WNW
30
SW
25
SW
35
SW
40
WSW
35
SW
35
SW
35
SW
25
WSW
35
WSW
20
S
5
ESE
10
NNW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:42PM0.20m
6:42AM0.28m
7:31PM0.23m
7:23AM0.29m
8:17PM0.26m
8:05AM0.29m
9:01PM0.28m
8:47AM0.28m
9:46PM0.30m
9:31AM0.27m
10:32PM0.31m
10:16AM0.25m
11:22PM0.32m
Low Tide
12:48PM0.07m
00:15AM0.09m
1:23PM0.05m
1:11AM0.08m
1:58PM0.02m
2:04AM0.08m
2:34PM0.01m
2:56AM0.07m
3:12PM-0.00m
3:48AM0.07m
3:52PM-0.00m
4:42AM0.08m
4:34PM0.00m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:42
1
1
2
Temp °C
18
19
17
18
18
17
18
17
15
16
16
15
16
17
16
18
18
17
19
19
18
10
10
10
14
15
15
11
8
7
9
9
8
8
9
10
15
16
16
15
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
1.8
W
8
1.4
W
7
1.2
WSW
7
0.2
N
4
1.5
WNW
8
1.7
W
7
2.2
W
8
2.3
W
9
1.9
W
8
1.3
W
7
1
W
7
0.9
W
6
1.1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.5
WSW
5
Energy kJ
217
371
171
147
2
300
303
624
865
477
171
94
66
97
44
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
4
0.7
N
6
0.5
N
5
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
6
31
13
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
7
2.3
W
8
0.9
SSW
5
1
N
6
2.3
W
8
2.2
W
8
2.2
W
7
2.5
W
8
2.5
W
8
2
W
7
2.4
W
7
0.4
S
3
0.5
SSW
3
Energy kJ
496
601
37
67
669
588
529
847
805
422
620
2
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
156
197
82
142
165
156
156
468
159
116
110
156
157
401
15
4
941
84
15
855
421
Best forecast wave conditions in Corsica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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Information about the Algajola Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Algajola provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Algajola can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Algajola 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 (Algajola) 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 Algajola 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.

Algajola is 9 km (6 miles) from Calvi. If you plan a holiday in Corsica, look for hotels and other accommodation in Calvi. Calvi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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