Burgau surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 17 May 2026 WEST
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Burgau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Burgau sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Burgau this week:

The surf forecast for Burgau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Burgau in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat night, light winds from the N by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
15
0.3
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
2
ESE
8
1.9
SE
8
2
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.4
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
14
123
273
5
5
10
17
52
1083
1026
666
527
485
554
769
752
439
350
343
245
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
5
N
20
WNW
10
N
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ENE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
40
ESE
30
ESE
10
NE
10
SE
20
ESE
15
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-on
cross
off
High Tide
3:28PM3.07m
3:55AM2.94m
4:16PM3.06m
4:46AM2.82m
5:05PM2.98m
5:39AM2.65m
5:59PM2.85m
6:37AM2.46m
6:58PM2.70m
7:42AM2.29m
8:04PM2.56m
8:53AM2.18m
9:15PM2.46m
Low Tide
9:12AM0.04m
9:40PM-0.02m
9:58AM0.10m
10:30PM0.01m
10:46AM0.22m
11:23PM0.13m
11:36AM0.38m
00:21AM0.29m
12:32PM0.56m
1:25AM0.46m
1:36PM0.71m
2:37AM0.59m
2:49PM0.82m
3:50AM0.65m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:39
8:40
8:42
Temp °C
17
17
14
17
17
14
20
20
21
24
24
22
21
22
20
21
22
21
21
20
19
12
12
8
13
12
10
19
17
20
20
20
19
15
17
17
14
17
20
18
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
13
1.1
NW
13
1.3
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.7
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.8
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
3
14
123
273
376
418
224
177
245
1083
1026
666
461
307
319
470
430
439
300
198
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.8
NW
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
6
11
12
60
5
5
10
17
52
8
8
8
3
3
3
8
8
422
350
343
111
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.3
NW
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
15
0.3
W
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.8
NW
6
Energy kJ
7
6
14
5
4
31
8
5
5
8
7
7
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
6
0.6
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.4
ESE
3
1.2
ESE
7
2
ESE
8
1.9
SE
8
2
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.4
SE
8
1
NW
6
Energy kJ
135
112
67
12
11
4
127
527
485
554
769
752
65
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
514
227
4
0
628
50
15
15
0
16
16
16
32
32
21
118
32
0
15
15
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Burgau Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Burgau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Burgau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Burgau 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 (Burgau) 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 Burgau 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.

Burgau is 10 km (6 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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