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Forte Novo surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 13 Mar 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
14.8° C
 (Which is 1.2°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 Saturday (Mar 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forte Novo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 14th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 14th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 18th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
!
1
2
2
1
1
!
0
!
1
0
0
0
!
!
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2
2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.5
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1
W
1.2
W
1.6
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)161616151413131222181615141615161614141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25182268351330228126819623673582750636369211171646928825637361202
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
15
NW
20
N
10
N
15
NNE
20
ENE
25
ESE
15
ENE
40
ESE
25
ESE
15
SE
25
S
30
SSE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
15
ESE
5
E
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		glasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:57PM
2.06
11:35AM
2.02
11:49PM
2.29
12:17PM
2.24
12:28AM
2.53
12:52PM
2.46
1:03AM
2.76
1:26PM
2.66
1:37AM
2.95
1:59PM
2.83
2:11AM
3.09
2:33PM
2.95
2:47AM
3.14
3:09PM
3.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:24AM
0.93
5:33PM
0.91
6:08AM
0.70
6:14PM
0.69
6:44AM
0.46
6:50PM
0.46
7:17AM
0.24
7:24PM
0.26
7:49AM
0.05
7:58PM
0.11
8:23AM
-0.06
8:33PM
0.00
8:57AM
-0.10
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
Sunrise-6:45--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35-
Sunset--6:37--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:40--6:42--6:43
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
------------1321---43
Temp. °C131718141719171719151616151616161717151515
Feels °C (?)9121311161714111413911131211101212131514
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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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