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Arrifana surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 19 Sep 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrifana this week:
The surf forecast for Arrifana over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrifana in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrifana over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the N by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 341 | 288 | 204 | 179 | 113 | 86 | 209 | 340 | 450 | 632 | 732 | 739 | 300 | 354 | 354 | 323 | 120 | 64 | 68 | 18 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:40AM 2.44 | 1:52PM 2.75 | 2:18AM 2.58 | 2:29PM 2.87 | 2:51AM 2.69 | 3:03PM 2.92 | 3:22AM 2.75 | 3:34PM 2.92 | 3:52AM 2.77 | 4:05PM 2.86 | 4:21AM 2.74 | 4:35PM 2.75 | 4:50AM 2.66 | 5:05PM 2.59 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:41AM 0.49 | 8:12PM 0.26 | 8:18AM 0.34 | 8:45PM 0.17 | 8:50AM 0.24 | 9:14PM 0.12 | 9:21AM 0.19 | 9:42PM 0.13 | 9:51AM 0.19 | 10:10PM 0.18 | 10:22AM 0.24 | 10:38PM 0.28 | 10:52AM 0.33 | |||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 20 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 19 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Algarve
The wind is still cross-off at Arrifana (moderate winds from the NNW at Sagres (8533 -0) 32 km from Arrifana). 1.2m 11s groundswell from the WNW to make surfable waves.
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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 12 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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