Forte Novo surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 25 May 2026 WEST
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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
16.7° C
(Which is 1.6°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forte Novo in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 25th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forte Novo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
15
0.6
W
13
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
12
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
11
0.9
WSW
13
1
W
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
41
130
155
143
102
95
58
33
33
35
19
8
28
52
62
155
282
289
246
191
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
30
E
20
ESE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
10
NE
25
E
15
SE
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
S
10
N
10
SE
15
SW
15
N
5
NNE
15
SW
20
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
High Tide
11:07AM2.22m
11:24PM2.40m
12:01PM2.31m
00:17AM2.42m
12:47PM2.42m
1:03AM2.45m
1:27PM2.51m
1:44AM2.48m
2:03PM2.58m
2:22AM2.50m
2:38PM2.63m
2:59AM2.50m
3:13PM2.66m
3:35AM2.49m
Low Tide
4:54AM0.64m
5:11PM0.79m
5:49AM0.61m
6:07PM0.71m
6:34AM0.57m
6:54PM0.63m
7:12AM0.53m
7:34PM0.54m
7:47AM0.50m
8:11PM0.47m
8:22AM0.47m
8:47PM0.42m
8:56AM0.47m
9:22PM0.40m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:40
8:42
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:45
Temp °C
22
23
22
24
25
21
26
26
24
24
23
22
24
25
25
25
28
26
28
31
27
18
21
21
19
21
18
22
23
21
19
23
22
22
24
24
23
26
24
25
28
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.6
W
13
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
1.6
SE
8
1.4
SE
7
0.5
W
11
1.3
SE
7
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
W
11
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
11
0.9
WSW
13
1
W
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
W
11
Energy kJ
25
23
130
155
143
300
217
58
165
33
35
7
7
6
52
62
155
282
289
246
191
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.3
W
15
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.1
S
16
0.4
W
10
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.3
W
10
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
SE
4
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
4
Energy kJ
5
41
14
6
6
102
95
5
33
14
5
19
7
28
3
47
3
1
3
5
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.3
W
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
SE
6
0.2
W
16
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
3
12
6
5
5
5
3
4
5
5
8
4
1
8
20
1
4
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.7
SE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
6
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
ESE
5
Energy kJ
276
269
237
311
344
536
344
137
77
39
5
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
72
64
56
74
68
10
72
0
3
72
72
72
72
80
0
0
171
0
0
57
11
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
5
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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 16 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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