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Cordoama surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cordoama over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
894 | 723 | 693 | 620 | 459 | 358 | 216 | 169 | 201 | 70 | 76 | 67 | 59 | 46 | 102 | 215 | 367 | 398 | 387 | 259 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:20PM2.39m | 9:17AM2.08m | 9:45PM2.34m | 10:43AM2.10m | 11:04PM2.40m | 11:52AM2.22m | 00:07AM2.50m | 12:44PM2.38m | 00:56AM2.61m | 1:26PM2.52m | 1:38AM2.68m | 2:02PM2.63m | 2:15AM2.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM0.70m | 3:16PM0.92m | 4:28AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.88m | 5:41AM0.61m | 5:55PM0.76m | 6:35AM0.49m | 6:47PM0.61m | 7:17AM0.39m | 7:29PM0.48m | 7:52AM0.32m | 8:06PM0.38m | 8:24AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 |
 | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | 8:22 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 894 | 723 | 693 | 620 | 459 | 358 | 216 | 158 | 201 | 70 | 76 | 67 | 54 | 46 | 50 | 72 | 367 | 398 | 387 | 259 | 198 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | ESE 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 114 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | 169 | 5 | 35 | 26 | 33 | 59 | 32 | 102 | 215 | 40 | 23 | 47 | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | W 9 | ESE 5 | NNW 9 | — | — | NW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 17 | 38 | 80 | 61 | 5 | 28 | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | 88 | 138 | 211 | 142 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 139 | 19 | 7 | 380 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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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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