Burgau surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 22 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
16.2° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Friday (May 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) 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 0.7m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 22nd May)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 22nd May)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 27th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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 Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue night).

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
0
1
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
8
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.1
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
2
ESE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
0.7
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
382
400
407
343
292
237
240
183
122
208
173
447
402
365
347
464
289
355
279
163
28
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
ESE
10
NNE
25
E
10
E
10
N
10
E
5
SE
10
NE
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
25
ESE
10
NNE
20
E
15
ESE
10
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
7:42AM2.29m
8:04PM2.56m
8:53AM2.18m
9:15PM2.46m
10:05AM2.17m
10:24PM2.41m
11:10AM2.22m
11:26PM2.41m
12:04PM2.32m
00:19AM2.43m
12:50PM2.42m
1:05AM2.46m
1:29PM2.51m
1:46AM2.48m
Low Tide
1:36PM0.71m
2:37AM0.59m
2:49PM0.82m
3:50AM0.65m
4:05PM0.84m
4:57AM0.65m
5:13PM0.80m
5:51AM0.61m
6:10PM0.73m
6:36AM0.58m
6:56PM0.64m
7:15AM0.54m
7:37PM0.56m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:45
8:45
Temp °C
23
24
22
23
23
21
22
21
20
21
21
20
21
22
21
23
26
23
23
22
26
17
20
20
21
22
19
20
21
19
19
20
19
17
19
17
18
22
21
19
20
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
ESE
7
0.7
WNW
9
1.4
ESE
8
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.4
SE
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
Energy kJ
370
400
407
163
178
142
240
112
122
146
70
219
402
365
347
211
204
229
127
112
80
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1
ESE
7
1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.8
WNW
10
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
16
0.7
ESE
6
Energy kJ
8
8
183
343
292
237
105
183
106
103
131
447
6
6
5
10
10
130
9
10
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
4
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
16
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
3
8
7
1
7
3
3
3
26
3
3
3
3
3
9
9
10
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
0.7
E
6
Energy kJ
382
268
265
208
173
287
276
271
464
289
355
279
163
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
16
0
17
0
16
16
0
0
0
0
17
15
0
16
15
16
16
15
0
16
15
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
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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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