Cordoama surf break

Cordoama surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 10 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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama 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 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 1PM.

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

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm 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)
!
!
!
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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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
1.4
NW
12
1
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.7
W
6
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.8
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
6
1.9
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
2
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
10
1.6
NNW
10
1
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1647
1796
1362
509
531
256
163
161
70
39
44
26
88
101
355
406
476
387
622
480
158
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
WNW
20
NNW
25
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
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
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<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
4
1
Temp °C
17
16
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
15
15
16
15
15
16
16
15
11
10
11
13
13
14
15
15
15
16
14
14
11
8
7
8
7
7
10
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
0.4
NNW
11
2.5
W
10
2
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
8
1.1
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
6
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
WSW
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.4
NNW
9
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
NNW
13
0.7
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
10
1
NNW
9
Energy kJ
1647
46
1362
509
344
132
107
161
60
32
22
26
3
12
18
149
215
270
158
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NNW
12
1.4
NW
12
1
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.7
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
38
47
167
235
531
256
163
10
70
39
44
5
2
7
10
6
3
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
N
14
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
7
12
12
16
10
24
8
8
8
7
2
4
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
1
WSW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.8
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
6
1.9
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
2
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
10
1.6
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
6
Energy kJ
1796
68
11
88
101
355
406
476
387
622
480
124
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
625
280
318
78
254
11
9
139
9
0
638
259
768
397
402
768
608
411
65
411
171
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
9
9
9
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
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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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