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Forte Novo surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 WET
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Forte Novo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forte Novo sea temperature is
15.4° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forte Novo this week:

The surf forecast for Forte Novo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forte Novo in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 9th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 9th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 16th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forte Novo over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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2
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
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1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
0.9
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
1.2
W
1.8
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
W
1.1
WSW
1
W
0.9
W
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)101312111112131212101211101313121212111119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3527340324820322519914810414142377810862111175011379723492401881600
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
10
N
5
N
5
SW
5
NNW
10
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
25
SW
30
W
15
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
WSW
25
SW
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		onglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
2.23
7:05AM
2.33
7:41PM
2.11
8:02AM
2.14
8:44PM
2.04
9:12AM
2.02
9:54PM
2.04
10:26AM
2.00
11:00PM
2.11
11:31AM
2.06
11:55PM
2.23
12:22PM
2.17
12:41AM
2.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:31PM
0.59
12:39AM
0.76
1:19PM
0.77
1:36AM
0.92
2:16PM
0.91
2:47AM
1.01
3:24PM
0.98
4:08AM
1.01
4:34PM
0.97
5:18AM
0.93
5:35PM
0.89
6:11AM
0.80
6:23PM
0.77
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise7:46--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:43--
Sunset-5:31--5:32--5:34--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37-
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------12521-----3
Temp. °C141611121411121312141415151412131412141415
Feels °C (?)1214810118111111111011108979101098
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Information about the Forte Novo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Forte Novo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Forte Novo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forte Novo 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 (Forte Novo) 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 Forte Novo 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.

Forte Novo is 1 km (1 miles) from Quarteira. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quarteira. Quarteira has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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