Forte Novo surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 11 Feb 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
14.0° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Thursday (Feb 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forte Novo in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 14th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
4.5
WNW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
W
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)141417171615101112131212121111151413121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)185920785286429036221928221030896244264018121019569390242355646572359347353
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
10
WNW
20
SW
35
SW
45
WNW
40
WNW
40
NNW
35
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
N
15
W
10
N
0
NNE
15
WSW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:38AM
1.83
10:21PM
1.96
11:07AM
1.91
11:33PM
2.11
12:05PM
2.07
12:22AM
2.31
12:47PM
2.25
1:01AM
2.52
1:23PM
2.43
1:36AM
2.73
1:56PM
2.59
2:08AM
2.90
2:28PM
2.72
2:41AM
3.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42PM
1.15
4:49AM
1.06
5:10PM
1.05
5:55AM
0.90
6:05PM
0.87
6:39AM
0.70
6:46PM
0.67
7:15AM
0.50
7:21PM
0.48
7:49AM
0.31
7:53PM
0.31
8:21AM
0.16
8:26PM
0.19
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise7:26--7:24--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:20--7:18--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:08--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:13-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161616171716131312131410131611131513141514
Feels °C (?)13121415141254456410139121311121313
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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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