Burgau surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm 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
16.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 2.0m 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 1.4m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
1
0
2
0
2
3
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.5
W
16
2
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.8
SE
8
2.1
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
2.2
SE
8
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.7
SE
7
0.7
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
123
273
5
5
10
17
134
1513
1255
749
461
408
585
751
619
422
292
291
47
36
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
25
NW
20
NNW
5
NNE
25
NW
15
NNW
10
ESE
15
SE
15
NE
25
E
25
ESE
20
E
35
ESE
20
E
10
NNE
10
N
5
NW
10
N
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
10:05AM2.17m
Low Tide
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
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
8:43
Temp °C
16
14
17
16
14
20
19
20
24
25
22
23
24
21
22
23
22
25
24
23
26
11
9
13
10
9
19
16
19
21
22
19
17
19
18
16
20
19
22
22
21
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
13
0.1
S
16
1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
2
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
14
123
273
5
255
224
177
245
1513
1255
749
461
359
313
392
462
356
193
291
467
225
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
16
0.2
NNW
8
0.8
NW
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
15
0.5
W
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
0.8
ESE
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.7
ESE
6
Energy kJ
11
6
46
5
5
10
17
134
8
4
56
3
3
7
8
8
422
292
111
47
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
7
12
22
5
4
36
4
5
8
7
7
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
0.9
NW
6
1.2
NW
13
0.7
NW
4
1.3
NW
10
1.1
ESE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
2.1
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
2.2
SE
8
Energy kJ
112
56
479
20
341
102
358
408
585
751
619
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
227
4
0
628
50
15
15
0
16
16
0
16
16
16
32
16
0
0
0
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
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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