Algajola surfForecast / Mediterranean – Corsica / France

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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
17.7° C
(Which is 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 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (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

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
2
W
8
1.1
W
7
1.4
WSW
7
0.9
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.7
WSW
5
1.1
W
6
1.2
W
6
0.9
WSW
5
1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.6
WSW
5
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1600
533
116
208
66
19
19
86
96
33
66
39
21
5
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
SSW
5
SSE
15
WSW
15
S
10
SSW
20
WSW
25
SSW
20
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
5
NE
15
NNE
5
SSE
0
ESE
5
NW
5
ESE
5
NE
10
N
5
SSE
0
W
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
9:46PM0.30m
9:31AM0.27m
10:32PM0.31m
10:16AM0.25m
11:22PM0.32m
11:03AM0.23m
00:16AM0.31m
11:54AM0.21m
1:15AM0.31m
12:52PM0.18m
2:20AM0.30m
2:04PM0.17m
3:26AM0.29m
Low Tide
3:12PM-0.00m
3:48AM0.07m
3:52PM-0.00m
4:42AM0.08m
4:34PM0.00m
5:40AM0.09m
5:18PM0.01m
6:43AM0.10m
6:06PM0.03m
7:55AM0.11m
6:59PM0.04m
9:16AM0.11m
8:01PM0.06m
10:35AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:46
Temp °C
17
16
17
18
16
17
18
17
19
20
19
19
20
19
21
21
21
22
22
22
22
11
11
15
15
14
14
14
12
15
15
15
17
18
19
20
20
21
20
21
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
5
2
W
8
1.1
W
7
1.2
W
7
0.9
W
6
0.6
W
5
1.1
W
6
1.2
W
6
0.5
WNW
5
1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.6
WSW
5
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
5
533
116
152
60
19
86
96
14
66
39
21
5
2
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
8
0.6
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
35
35
18
3
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
0.4
SSE
3
1.4
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
6
0.3
S
3
0.7
WSW
5
0.4
S
3
0.9
WSW
5
0.6
S
3
0.5
S
3
0.2
NNE
2
0.3
NNE
2
Energy kJ
1600
3
208
66
1
19
3
33
7
6
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
473
15
4
674
5
289
842
156
84
865
15
226
893
838
467
839
467
838
842
467
838
Best forecast wave conditions in Corsica
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
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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