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Arrifana surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 06 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
16.9° C
(Which is normal 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 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 13th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrifana over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | |
273 | 261 | 216 | 146 | 59 | 50 | 67 | 45 | 325 | 1223 | 1649 | 1357 | 537 | 588 | 470 | 493 | 416 | 488 | 371 | 886 | 630 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:01PM2.37m | 6:27AM2.09m | 6:47PM2.24m | 7:18AM1.97m | 7:44PM2.15m | 8:25AM1.90m | 8:53PM2.12m | 9:41AM1.92m | 10:03PM2.17m | 10:50AM2.05m | 11:05PM2.30m | 11:47AM2.23m | 11:59PM2.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.70m | 00:16AM0.72m | 12:21PM0.83m | 1:06AM0.85m | 1:12PM0.94m | 2:09AM0.93m | 2:18PM1.01m | 3:24AM0.92m | 3:36PM1.00m | 4:33AM0.81m | 4:47PM0.89m | 5:31AM0.63m | 5:45PM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | WNW 11 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 12 | W 7 | NNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 11 | 4 | 6 | 146 | 59 | 50 | 67 | 45 | 101 | 85 | 83 | 1357 | 275 | 588 | 470 | 493 | 367 | 203 | 371 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | SW 17 | NNW 12 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 12 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 42 | 16 | 20 | 35 | 56 | 47 | 53 | 19 | 247 | 12 | 488 | 54 | 34 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | S 15 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | S 11 | NNW 14 | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | NW 7 | — | S 2 | S 4 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | WNW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 273 | 261 | 216 | — | 43 | — | 1 | 30 | 325 | 1223 | 1649 | — | 537 | — | — | — | 416 | — | 111 | 886 | 630 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 728 | 405 | 0 | 592 | 156 | 56 | 338 | 56 | 592 | 587 | 603 | 234 | 712 | 56 | 668 | 754 | 26 | 662 | 872 | 32 |
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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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