Cordoama surf break

Cordoama surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 17 Apr 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
15.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Friday (Apr 17) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 17th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 17th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 22nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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 Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
3
3
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
!
!
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.3
NW
0.4
NNW
0.7
NW
1.6
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
NW
1.1
NW
1.8
W
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)13121212111110101099158151312121312109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1753127812779567114803392101147570402722088814711361951341605440
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
N
10
NNE
15
ESE
10
E
10
NE
15
ESE
10
S
15
NE
20
ESE
10
NNE
45
SE
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
10
W
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:10PM
3.00
3:27AM
3.09
3:49PM
3.06
4:10AM
3.03
4:31PM
3.02
4:56AM
2.89
5:16PM
2.91
5:46AM
2.67
6:06PM
2.74
6:43AM
2.42
7:06PM
2.55
7:52AM
2.20
8:20PM
2.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:14PM
-0.02
9:36AM
-0.07
9:56PM
-0.05
10:16AM
0.01
10:40PM
0.00
10:59AM
0.16
11:28PM
0.15
11:45AM
0.37
12:23AM
0.35
12:40PM
0.61
1:30AM
0.56
1:48PM
0.81
2:56AM
0.70
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise6:58--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:50--
Sunset-8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:16-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201919191817181817192022181817151615161616
Feels °C (?)181816161716161716151713141615141313141415
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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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