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Figueiros surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Figueiros surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Figueiros sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueiros in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueiros over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WNW 11 | WSW 9 | W 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | |
273 | 230 | 307 | 138 | 54 | 50 | 61 | 45 | 377 | 564 | 2124 | 1260 | 487 | 586 | 262 | 235 | 261 | 384 | 352 | 787 | 573 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 5:59PM2.37m | 6:25AM2.09m | 6:45PM2.24m | 7:16AM1.97m | 7:42PM2.15m | 8:24AM1.90m | 8:51PM2.12m | 9:40AM1.92m | 10:01PM2.17m | 10:49AM2.05m | 11:04PM2.30m | 11:45AM2.24m | 11:58PM2.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37AM0.70m | 00:13AM0.72m | 12:19PM0.83m | 1:04AM0.85m | 1:10PM0.94m | 2:07AM0.93m | 2:17PM1.01m | 3:22AM0.92m | 3:34PM1.00m | 4:31AM0.81m | 4:45PM0.89m | 5:29AM0.63m | 5:44PM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NNW 11 | WSW 6 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 273 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 54 | 50 | 61 | 45 | 101 | 117 | 35 | 1260 | 306 | 586 | 262 | 213 | 140 | 220 | 352 | 47 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 9 | — | W 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | — | NNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 12 | S 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | WSW 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 11 | 2 | — | 5 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 42 | 16 | 20 | — | 56 | 487 | 53 | 15 | 235 | 261 | 384 | 121 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | NW 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | — | NNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | 8 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | — | 56 | 48 | — | 20 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 10 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | — | S 2 | S 4 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | — | 230 | 307 | 138 | 43 | — | 1 | 28 | 377 | 564 | 2124 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 787 | 573 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 401 | 622 | 401 | 5 | 597 | 61 | 61 | 240 | 273 | 597 | 604 | 61 | 609 | 268 | 0 | 676 | 592 | 419 | 94 | 377 | 61 |
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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.
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