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Cordoama surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
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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
14.4° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Monday (Mar 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cordoama over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 262 | 398 | 346 | 473 | 463 | 471 | 383 | 309 | 211 | 503 | 991 | 451 | 530 | 420 | 894 | 466 | 794 | 572 | 652 | 770 | 1086 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:30PM 2.85 | 4:54AM 2.75 | 5:15PM 2.68 | 5:45AM 2.49 | 6:10PM 2.48 | 6:51AM 2.22 | 7:22PM 2.29 | 8:21AM 2.04 | 8:58PM 2.22 | 10:02AM 2.05 | 10:28PM 2.33 | 11:18AM 2.21 | 11:35PM 2.53 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:37PM 0.17 | 10:58AM 0.32 | 11:26PM 0.37 | 11:47AM 0.57 | 12:26AM 0.60 | 12:50PM 0.82 | 1:52AM 0.79 | 2:24PM 0.98 | 3:41AM 0.80 | 4:08PM 0.93 | 5:06AM 0.65 | 5:22PM 0.75 | 6:04AM 0.45 | ||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | ||
| Sunset | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | ||
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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.












