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Carvalhal surfForecast / Alentejo / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 04 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Carvalhal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carvalhal sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carvalhal this week:
The surf forecast for Carvalhal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carvalhal in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 7th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 10th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carvalhal over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 8 | WNW 4 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 4 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 15 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | |
120 | 24 | 21 | 85 | 31 | 126 | 86 | 151 | 20 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 52 | 564 | 664 | 963 | 1125 | 2074 | 1325 | 621 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:52PM2.59m | 5:13AM2.36m | 5:27PM2.48m | 5:50AM2.22m | 6:06PM2.35m | 6:32AM2.07m | 6:52PM2.23m | 7:24AM1.95m | 7:49PM2.13m | 8:30AM1.89m | 8:58PM2.10m | 9:46AM1.91m | 10:08PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:36AM0.47m | 11:02PM0.45m | 11:09AM0.58m | 11:40PM0.58m | 11:45AM0.70m | 00:21AM0.72m | 12:27PM0.83m | 1:12AM0.85m | 1:18PM0.94m | 2:15AM0.92m | 2:24PM1.00m | 3:29AM0.91m | 3:41PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | — | WSW 9 | W 9 |
 kJ | 58 | 3 | 21 | 85 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 21 | 11 | 42 | 69 | 85 | 125 | 35 | — | 1325 | 621 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | W 6 | W 9 | — | — | S 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 15 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | S 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | S 15 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 23 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 161 | — | — | 4 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | W 10 | W 6 | — | — | — | SW 16 | S 15 | NW 10 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | N 8 | NW 13 | — | — | — | SW 19 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42 | — | — | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | — | WNW 7 | W 3 | SW 2 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 120 | 24 | 20 | — | 31 | 126 | 86 | 151 | 20 | — | 20 | 3 | 1 | 52 | 564 | 664 | 963 | 1125 | 2074 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 505 | 315 | 53 | 40 | 315 | 53 | 334 | 505 | 339 | 87 | 128 | 66 | 57 | 490 | 544 | 555 | 490 | 471 | 532 | 178 | 57 |
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Information about the Carvalhal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Carvalhal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carvalhal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carvalhal 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 (Carvalhal) 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 Carvalhal 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.
Carvalhal is 27 km (17 miles) from Setubal. If you plan a holiday in Portugal - Alentejo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Setubal. Setubal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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