Algajola surfForecast / Mediterranean – Corsica / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 16 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
17.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
1
1
1
0
1
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
8
3
W
10
2.1
W
8
1.4
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
7
0.9
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.6
WSW
5
1
W
6
1
W
6
0.9
WSW
5
0.9
W
6
0.9
W
6
0.7
WSW
5
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
643
1858
587
226
192
58
19
17
71
69
36
52
50
30
5
4
8
5
2
0
1
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
30
SW
20
S
5
SE
15
W
10
S
15
SSW
20
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
30
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
5
WNW
10
ENE
5
ENE
15
NNE
5
SE
5
NE
10
NNW
5
SE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:47AM0.28m
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
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
<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
1
Temp °C
14
17
16
17
18
16
17
18
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
21
23
21
22
22
21
10
12
11
14
15
13
14
14
14
15
14
15
17
19
19
19
21
21
21
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
9
2.1
W
8
1.4
WSW
8
1.3
W
7
0.9
W
6
0.6
W
5
1
W
6
1
W
6
0.9
W
6
0.9
W
6
0.7
WSW
5
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
3
Energy kJ
1464
587
226
176
58
19
71
69
52
50
30
5
4
8
5
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
5
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
SW
5
0.6
WNW
6
0.2
N
4
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
Energy kJ
9
7
8
28
1
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
8
3
W
10
1.4
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
6
0.3
S
3
0.6
WSW
5
0.5
S
3
0.4
S
3
0.9
WSW
5
0.7
S
4
0.5
SSE
4
Energy kJ
643
1858
192
52
1
17
6
3
36
13
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
156
191
15
4
866
5
345
855
156
15
848
843
19
842
838
838
842
838
838
838
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
2
3
2
1
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
5
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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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