Surf Forecasts:
Figueiros surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 716 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NW 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueiros in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueiros over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. It’s Rusty here. Let me tell you, the next couple of weeks are going to be a real mixed bag. We’ve got a pulse of swell coming through, but wind and conditions are gonna make you work for the good ones. There’s a fair few days of onshore slop to sit through, so don’t get too excited too early. The standout window is short and specific, so mark it down.
Figueiros is our only break on the radar for this stretch. It’s a beginner-friendly, very consistent spot, exposed to the west. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a full 5° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a big anomaly; the ocean has definitely got a chill on it.
Right now, Thursday the 13th through the weekend is pretty ordinary. We’re looking at a messy NNW cross-on wind and building swell. By Saturday the 16th, the swell is pushing 6 to 7 ft out of the NW with a short, weak period of 8 seconds and combined energy climbing to 546. The wind is cranking onshore, so it’s choppy and blown out. Not your day.
Sunday the 17th is a bit of a tease. Swell drops to 6 ft NW at 9 seconds (moderate energy at 448), but the wind swings offshore from the NW in the afternoon. Still, the overall call is poor for that day. Patience.
But then, Monday the 19th of August is our real standout. This is the one to aim for. The morning goes glassy. Glassy! Wind is a whisper from the SSE at just 3 mph. We’ve still got a solid 5 ft NW swell rolling in with a 9-second period and combined energy of 379 – that’s moderate but punchy. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and fun for all levels. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze. This is the best on offer, no question. Crowds might be around, but for conditions like that, you put up with it.
The rest of that week fades fast. Tuesday drops to 3 ft and the wind goes light offshore, making for clean but small waves. By Wednesday the 21st, we’re down to tiny, weak 2 ft surf with energy dropping to just 82. It stays small and mostly poor through the end of the week.
The second week kicks off with a strong NW wind event. From Saturday the 23rd onward, the swell builds back up to 6-6 ft, but it’s all onshore slop from the NNW at 15-18 mph. Short, weak 7-8 second periods. The wind will be howling. The setup gets more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
By the tail end of the forecast, Tuesday the 26th and Wednesday the 27th, the wind backs off a bit, swinging WSW to NW, but the conditions are still marginal and lumpy. The swell stays around 5-6 ft but with that persistent onshore influence. Another brief window of clean-ish surf might pop up on the morning of the 27th, but it’s a gamble that far out.
So, your one true standout is Monday the 19th of August at Figueiros. Glassy, clean, fun-sized swell. The rest of the run has plenty of size but not much quality. Lock that date in.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
163 | 123 | 190 | 136 | 351 | 394 | 378 | 540 | 716 | 560 | 439 | 297 | 371 | 309 | 217 | 136 | 157 | 113 | 56 | 57 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 3:43PM3.19m | 4:09AM2.87m | 4:24PM3.18m | 4:48AM2.84m | 5:04PM3.08m | 5:27AM2.74m | 5:43PM2.89m | 6:05AM2.60m | 6:22PM2.64m | 6:43AM2.44m | 7:03PM2.38m | 7:26AM2.25m | 7:50PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM-0.10m | 10:07AM0.04m | 10:39PM-0.06m | 10:46AM0.08m | 11:17PM0.06m | 11:25AM0.20m | 11:53PM0.24m | 12:03PM0.37m | 00:28AM0.45m | 12:44PM0.57m | 1:06AM0.68m | 1:29PM0.79m | 1:51AM0.89m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SE 5 | — | S 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
163 | 123 | 190 | 136 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 10 | 560 | 439 | 297 | 371 | 309 | 217 | 136 | 157 | 113 | 56 | 57 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
8 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 |
3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 |
41 | 30 | 115 | 91 | 351 | 394 | 378 | 540 | 716 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 284 | 61 | 309 | 744 | 60 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 239 | 0 |
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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.











