Castelejo surf break

Castelejo surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 10 May 2026 WEST
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Castelejo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Castelejo sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Castelejo this week:

The surf forecast for Castelejo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castelejo in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 10th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 10th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 10th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
3
W
10
2.5
W
10
2
WSW
8
1.3
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
11
1
NW
10
0.8
NNW
10
1
W
6
0.8
WSW
6
0.7
W
6
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.1
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1523
1680
1238
521
521
329
204
109
76
48
33
30
44
55
222
259
276
757
371
314
220
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
5
W
5
NW
15
WNW
20
NNW
25
N
35
NNW
35
NW
30
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
20
W
20
NNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
9:39AM1.93m
10:00PM2.18m
10:48AM2.06m
11:03PM2.31m
11:44AM2.25m
11:57PM2.49m
12:33PM2.46m
00:46AM2.67m
1:17PM2.68m
1:34AM2.82m
2:01PM2.86m
2:21AM2.93m
2:45PM2.99m
3:09AM2.97m
Low Tide
3:33PM1.01m
4:30AM0.82m
4:44PM0.90m
5:28AM0.64m
5:43PM0.73m
6:17AM0.44m
6:34PM0.53m
7:02AM0.26m
7:22PM0.32m
7:46AM0.12m
8:08PM0.14m
8:30AM0.04m
8:55PM0.02m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:35
8:36
8:37
1
1
3
2
Temp °C
17
17
16
17
17
16
16
17
16
16
17
16
15
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
15
11
12
11
13
14
14
14
15
16
16
14
14
11
10
7
8
8
9
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
0.4
NNW
11
2.5
W
10
2
WSW
8
1.3
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
11
1
NW
10
0.8
NNW
10
1
W
6
0.8
WSW
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NNW
12
1.4
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
1523
46
1238
521
521
329
204
109
76
48
33
21
17
12
51
170
218
371
314
220
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.1
SW
17
1.1
WSW
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.5
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
49
12
167
247
12
118
10
10
46
39
26
30
44
7
10
10
3
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
13
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
N
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
4
7
12
3
8
8
8
8
7
2
5
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
1.6
WSW
8
1
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
6
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NNW
11
0.8
NW
10
Energy kJ
1680
306
77
98
2
55
222
259
276
757
136
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
626
280
227
79
247
0
254
139
9
9
735
179
532
609
546
735
381
77
9
609
9
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
5
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Information about the Castelejo Surf forecast

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

Castelejo is 25 km (16 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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