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Alvor surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 WET
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Alvor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alvor sea temperature is
15.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alvor this week:

The surf forecast for Alvor over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alvor in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 13th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 13th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 13th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alvor over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.6
WNW
0.3
W
1
WNW
0.1
S
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
W
1.1
WNW
0.7
W
0.8
WNW
0.4
SW
0.8
WSW
0.6
S
2.2
W
1.4
SSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)188135151111111313121111121235510510
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6000400000000002361501061230
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
15
N
10
W
20
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
10
N
5
NNW
10
WNW
0
NNW
5
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
40
SSW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcrosscross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscross-
off		glassglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:30PM
2.67
4:46AM
2.97
5:14PM
2.53
5:31AM
2.78
5:59PM
2.38
6:16AM
2.56
6:47PM
2.24
7:05AM
2.34
7:41PM
2.12
8:03AM
2.15
8:44PM
2.05
9:12AM
2.03
9:55PM
2.05
10:26AM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:24PM
0.29
11:03AM
0.24
11:07PM
0.43
11:47AM
0.41
11:51PM
0.60
12:31PM
0.60
12:40AM
0.77
1:20PM
0.78
1:37AM
0.93
2:16PM
0.91
2:48AM
1.02
3:24PM
0.99
4:08AM
1.03
Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Sunrise--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:47--7:47
Sunset5:30--5:31--5:32--5:34--5:35--5:36--5:37--
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--1----------------141
Temp. °C11913151112131415151112131214151516161515
Feels °C (?)5710129111113121281111101212131211912
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Information about the Alvor Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Alvor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Alvor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alvor 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 (Alvor) 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 Alvor 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.

Alvor is 5 km (3 miles) from Portimao. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Portimao. Portimao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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