Cordoama surf break

Cordoama surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 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
15.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cordoama this week:

The surf forecast for Cordoama over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 1st Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 5th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 7th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
3
3
2
3
!
!
!
4
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NW
1.3
NW
1.6
NW
1.8
NW
1.7
NW
1.1
NW
1.3
NW
1.6
NNW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
WNW
1.2
NW
1.5
NW
1.9
NW
1.7
NW
2.3
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
1.7
NW
1.7
NW
4
NW
Period(s) (?)18161414131312811101513121312141312111217
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8818231006120394641851134317218027250165711128642027218714767137789495
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
20
NNE
10
ENE
20
NW
20
N
20
N
25
NNW
20
N
10
NNE
5
WSW
15
NNE
15
ESE
5
SE
10
NNE
5
NE
5
SW
10
N
10
ESE
25
SE
15
NW
35
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossglasscrossoffoffcross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:43AM
2.94
3:05PM
2.81
3:17AM
2.95
3:36PM
2.84
3:50AM
2.90
4:07PM
2.83
4:22AM
2.79
4:37PM
2.76
4:53AM
2.64
5:07PM
2.64
5:26AM
2.46
5:39PM
2.49
6:00AM
2.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:32PM
0.25
8:56AM
0.10
9:05PM
0.18
9:26AM
0.10
9:37PM
0.16
9:55AM
0.15
10:09PM
0.19
10:23AM
0.25
10:40PM
0.28
10:52AM
0.38
11:13PM
0.41
11:22AM
0.55
11:47PM
0.58
11:55AM
0.73
Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:13
Sunset7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:01--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202016181716151818181918191718181817171514
Feels °C (?)15171313141311151716161617151716161413146
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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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