Surf Forecasts:
Figueiros surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 698 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Figueiros this week:
The surf forecast for Figueiros over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueiros in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueiros over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking at the next 16 days, the surfbox is pretty much locked up tight. There’s nothing on the menu that gets the heart racing, and we’re looking at a long stretch of onshore junk and closeouts. It’s not going to be a good run for the paddle crew, so maybe keep the boards in the car for a while.
The one spot on the map is Figueiros, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a heartbreaker. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is a solid 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a wetsuit you won’t want to leave home without. The forecast for Tuesday the 18th is a cross-shore breeze with a 3ft swell, but it’s coming from the NNW, which is completely wrong for this place. It just looks like poor, weak surf, so we’ll leave that one alone.
We’ve got a gap of a few days where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The most promising bit is a short window on Wednesday the 19th morning. We get a light offshore breeze from the SSE and a small 3ft swell, but it’s still from the NNW. The energy is weak, and while it’s clean, it’s just not going to be any fun. It’s a surfable wave, but very ordinary. That’s about as good as it gets in the first week, and that’s saying something.
From Thursday right through until Tuesday the 25th, it’s just a write-off. We see the swell pick up, but it’s all from the NNW and NW with onshore winds. We’re looking at waves in the 5ft to 7ft range from the 21st to the 24th, which has some energy behind it, but with the wind howling onshore from the NW, it’s just going to be a messy, choppy, blown-out pool. The period is short, so there’s no punch in it, just whitewater. This is more of a kitesurfing forecast than a surfing one, to be honest.
The second week doesn’t offer much hope either. Things stay small and onshore through to the 26th. There’s a bit more size again on the 29th and 30th of August, with 6ft swells, but the period is still short and the wind is all over the place. By the 2nd of September, we see a 5ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period, but the wind is still cross-onshore, and the whole setup just looks weak. With the wrong wind and swell direction, it’s never going to come together at this break.
So, there you have it. Nothing to get excited about, no standouts. The long-range stuff is promising in size but not in quality. Just one of those blank runs. The best bet is that Wednesday morning window, but keep expectations low. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, I’d be finding something else to do.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
125 | 100 | 67 | 31 | 38 | 47 | 45 | 201 | 248 | 268 | 491 | 425 | 541 | 638 | 493 | 528 | 418 | 586 | 449 | 330 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:03PM2.38m | 7:26AM2.25m | 7:50PM2.12m | 8:19AM2.08m | 8:55PM1.92m | 9:34AM1.97m | 10:26PM1.83m | 11:06AM1.97m | 11:55PM1.89m | 12:20PM2.10m | 00:54AM2.04m | 1:11PM2.29m | 1:37AM2.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.68m | 1:29PM0.79m | 1:51AM0.89m | 2:29PM0.97m | 2:54AM1.07m | 3:58PM1.08m | 4:30AM1.13m | 5:39PM1.04m | 5:58AM1.04m | 6:45PM0.89m | 6:54AM0.88m | 7:30PM0.71m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | SW 14 | NNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 9 | SW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 |
125 | 100 | 67 | 31 | 29 | 47 | 45 | 17 | 25 | 121 | 7 | 122 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 528 | 7 | 586 | 449 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | SSW 4 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 |
6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 37 | 15 | 7 | 8 | — | — | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NW 8 | — | — | NNW 8 |
— | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 26 | 201 | 248 | 268 | 491 | 425 | 541 | 638 | 493 | — | 418 | — | — | 330 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 0 | 0 | 549 | 0 | 78 | 459 | 332 | 75 | 612 | 401 | 61 | 240 | 401 | 306 | 28 | 376 | 28 | 406 | 27 |
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Information about the Figueiros Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Figueiros provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Figueiros can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Figueiros 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 (Figueiros) 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 Figueiros 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.
Figueiros is 23 km (14 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.











