Cordoama surf break

Cordoama surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 May 2026 WEST
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Cordoama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cordoama sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Cordoama surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 762 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cordoama this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 3rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
10
1
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
NNW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.3
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.9
NW
7
2
NNW
7
1.9
NNW
7
2.2
NNW
7
2.3
NNW
8
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
2.3
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
139
229
102
152
183
198
166
189
459
488
497
463
373
332
412
345
476
600
633
548
575
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
NE
15
NW
25
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
45
NNW
40
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
35
N
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:31PM2.50m
1:48AM2.47m
2:08PM2.57m
2:26AM2.49m
2:43PM2.63m
3:03AM2.50m
3:18PM2.65m
3:39AM2.48m
3:53PM2.65m
4:15AM2.43m
4:29PM2.62m
4:51AM2.37m
5:07PM2.56m
Low Tide
7:17AM0.53m
7:39PM0.55m
7:53AM0.50m
8:16PM0.48m
8:27AM0.48m
8:52PM0.43m
9:01AM0.47m
9:28PM0.41m
9:35AM0.48m
10:04PM0.43m
10:10AM0.51m
10:41PM0.48m
10:46AM0.57m
11:20PM0.55m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:46
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:49
8:50
8:51
Temp °C
22
19
19
20
20
19
21
20
19
21
19
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
22
21
20
21
18
16
20
18
16
16
15
12
15
14
11
13
12
10
12
9
11
18
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
10
1
NW
11
1
NW
6
1
NW
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
15
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
139
229
60
72
183
198
166
119
459
488
497
463
373
240
218
76
47
222
633
548
343
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.4
SE
6
0.7
NW
10
0.7
WNW
12
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.2
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
71
9
102
152
31
14
22
187
16
7
7
7
7
6
5
4
29
71
8
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
6
0.1
SW
16
0.4
WNW
14
0.6
NW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
20
10
64
60
21
21
8
8
8
5
8
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
1.3
NNW
7
1.4
NW
7
2
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
6
1.9
NW
7
2
NNW
7
1.9
NNW
7
2.2
NNW
7
2.3
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
2.3
NNW
8
Energy kJ
64
116
150
189
418
215
222
268
209
332
412
345
476
600
310
297
575
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
7
9
9
7
9
19
19
245
19
19
226
65
19
256
399
65
246
65
15
139
65
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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Information about the Cordoama Surf forecast

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

Cordama is 24 km (15 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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