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Cresmina surfForecast / Lisboa / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cresmina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cresmina sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cresmina this week:
The surf forecast for Cresmina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cresmina in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 12th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cresmina over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | W 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | |
309 | 409 | 370 | 361 | 238 | 167 | 108 | 119 | 71 | 48 | 89 | 416 | 619 | 745 | 753 | 403 | 441 | 543 | 628 | 1138 | 742 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:33PM3.11m | 5:57AM2.84m | 6:11PM2.99m | 6:41AM2.71m | 6:57PM2.87m | 7:34AM2.60m | 7:54PM2.77m | 8:40AM2.55m | 9:03PM2.74m | 9:54AM2.57m | 10:15PM2.79m | 11:02AM2.69m | 11:19PM2.92m | 11:59AM2.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:43PM1.19m | 11:47AM1.32m | 00:24AM1.31m | 12:28PM1.46m | 1:13AM1.43m | 1:20PM1.57m | 2:17AM1.52m | 2:30PM1.64m | 3:34AM1.52m | 3:52PM1.62m | 4:47AM1.42m | 5:05PM1.50m | 5:46AM1.26m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 |
 | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | 8:38 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | NW 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
 kJ | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 108 | 119 | 71 | 48 | 89 | 106 | 157 | 284 | 135 | 202 | 441 | 543 | 628 | 1138 | 742 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NNW 7 | NW 13 | W 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 5 | 42 | 41 | 19 | 87 | 103 | 218 | 157 | 128 | 38 | 244 | 147 | 54 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 16 | S 15 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 15 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | S 16 | S 16 | NNW 13 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 309 | 409 | 370 | 361 | 238 | 167 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 154 | 416 | 619 | 745 | 753 | 403 | 435 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 391 | 18 | 294 | 477 | 213 | 168 | 435 | 114 | 70 | 429 | 73 | 445 | 435 | 119 | 119 | 445 | 434 | 343 | 252 | 6 | 107 |
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Information about the Cresmina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cresmina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cresmina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cresmina 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 (Cresmina) 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 Cresmina 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.
Cresmina is 5 km (3 miles) from Alcabideche. If you plan a holiday in Lisboa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Alcabideche. Alcabideche has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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