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Arrifana surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 21 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Arrifana surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arrifana sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrifana this week:
The surf forecast for Arrifana over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s 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 Arrifana in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrifana over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | |
710 | 573 | 412 | 544 | 505 | 494 | 436 | 359 | 320 | 302 | 256 | 145 | 130 | 382 | 845 | 841 | 772 | 522 | 329 | 273 | 182 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | |
High Tide | 6:42AM2.43m | 7:03PM2.68m | 7:46AM2.26m | 8:09PM2.54m | 8:57AM2.16m | 9:19PM2.44m | 10:09AM2.14m | 10:28PM2.39m | 11:14AM2.20m | 11:31PM2.39m | 12:08PM2.29m | 00:24AM2.41m | 12:54PM2.39m | 1:10AM2.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:38PM0.53m | 1:30AM0.44m | 1:41PM0.69m | 2:42AM0.57m | 2:53PM0.79m | 3:55AM0.63m | 4:09PM0.82m | 5:01AM0.63m | 5:17PM0.78m | 5:56AM0.60m | 6:14PM0.71m | 6:41AM0.56m | 7:01PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 20 |
23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 710 | 573 | 412 | 544 | 505 | 494 | 436 | 359 | 320 | 302 | 256 | 145 | 118 | 382 | 845 | 841 | 772 | 522 | 329 | 273 | 182 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | NW 16 | NW 9 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 42 | 57 | 7 | 145 | 138 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 45 | 45 | 52 | 45 | 130 | 83 | — | 12 | 12 | 96 | 10 | 10 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 4 | SW 13 | NNW 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 19 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | — | — | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | 162 | 194 | 62 | 572 | 436 | — | — | — | — | 199 | 207 | — | 128 | 86 | 200 | 257 | 183 | — | 126 | 115 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 3 | 40 | 56 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Arrifana Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arrifana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arrifana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arrifana 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 (Arrifana) 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 Arrifana 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.
Arrifana is 27 km (17 miles) from Lagos. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lagos. Lagos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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