Burgau surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 WET
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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
16.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Burgau this week:

The surf forecast for Burgau over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Burgau in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 10th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burgau over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
!
3
2
2
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
0.7
W
0.3
WNW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.5
W
1.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)111313121111151014121012111113131312121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)905911804526611194781673338902186422933684331832442044872650260
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
15
NW
20
WNW
15
N
10
N
5
NNW
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
SW
10
S
20
S
30
S
35
SSW
20
W
20
W
15
NW
25
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offglassoncross-
on
onononcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:18AM
2.56
6:49PM
2.24
7:07AM
2.34
7:43PM
2.12
8:04AM
2.15
8:46PM
2.05
9:14AM
2.03
9:57PM
2.05
10:28AM
2.00
11:03PM
2.12
11:33AM
2.07
11:58PM
2.24
12:25PM
2.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:54PM
0.60
12:34PM
0.60
12:42AM
0.78
1:23PM
0.77
1:39AM
0.93
2:19PM
0.91
2:51AM
1.02
3:27PM
0.99
4:11AM
1.03
4:37PM
0.98
5:21AM
0.94
5:37PM
0.90
6:14AM
0.81
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:47-
Sunset--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:39--5:40
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
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cloud
Rain (mm)
--1---------853------
Temp. °C151515131314121213131415151415131314121414
Feels °C (?)1313121011139121112910101011107881110
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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 12 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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