Carrapateira Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.20° N 8.90° W

Carrapateira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carrapateira sea temperature is
19.9°C
1.6° 

Carrapateira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Carrapateira surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,862 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carrapateira this week:

The surf forecast for Carrapateira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carrapateira in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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4
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2
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2.3
NW
10
2.4
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.3
NW
14
2
NW
14
1.9
NW
13
1.6
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.8
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.4
WNW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
786
1202
1360
1275
1124
1033
719
516
604
1581
1218
891
597
568
431
265
202
455
350
326
1043
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
35
NNW
25
N
15
N
15
NW
15
N
5
ENE
10
NW
10
E
10
ENE
0
SSE
10
ENE
10
NE
0
ENE
5
ENE
5
NE
5
WNW
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:20PM2.30m
6:37AM2.29m
7:03PM2.06m
7:25AM2.09m
8:05PM1.86m
8:41AM1.94m
9:45PM1.76m
10:26AM1.93m
11:24PM1.84m
11:47AM2.07m
00:24AM2.00m
12:38PM2.27m
1:06AM2.20m
Low Tide
12:04PM0.55m
00:17AM0.71m
12:46PM0.77m
00:58AM0.92m
1:41PM0.98m
1:57AM1.11m
3:12PM1.12m
3:41AM1.19m
5:06PM1.08m
5:23AM1.10m
6:15PM0.91m
6:22AM0.91m
6:58PM0.70m
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7:16
7:18
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7:22
7:22
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7:42
7:40
7:38
7:37
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7:32
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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26
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Information about the Carrapateira Surf forecast

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

Carrapateira is 23 km (14 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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