Forte Novo Surf Break

Forte Novo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.06° N 8.09° W

Issued: 12 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forte Novo sea temperature is
21.8° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Forte Novo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Forte Novo surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with W swell.

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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
10
0.5
NW
4
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.4
NW
4
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
W
10
0.6
NW
4
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.7
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
9
0.8
W
4
0.7
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
7
6
6
7
6
6
5
4
2
8
8
8
7
7
14
6
15
15
18
66
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
SE
5
N
5
ESE
15
SSW
10
NNW
0
NNE
15
SW
15
N
5
N
20
WSW
15
NW
10
W
25
WSW
15
NW
10
WNW
25
WSW
15
NW
15
WNW
30
WSW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:36PM2.56m
7:04AM2.29m
7:20PM2.48m
7:54AM2.26m
8:13PM2.40m
8:54AM2.24m
9:17PM2.33m
10:02AM2.26m
10:31PM2.33m
11:12AM2.36m
11:45PM2.39m
12:19PM2.52m
00:53AM2.52m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.58m
00:51AM0.53m
12:59PM0.66m
1:37AM0.58m
1:51PM0.73m
2:32AM0.63m
2:55PM0.77m
3:36AM0.66m
4:09PM0.76m
4:47AM0.65m
5:25PM0.65m
5:57AM0.57m
6:36PM0.48m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:54
8:54
8:54
8:53
8:53
8:53
8:53
 mm
Temp °C
31
32
28
31
33
31
33
35
32
34
37
30
31
32
27
27
29
22
25
26
21
Feels °C
27
30
29
29
30
27
29
32
27
30
30
25
26
26
23
23
24
19
22
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
W
12
0.7
W
8
Energy kJ
77
40
65
30
19
8
7
2
1
2
8
8
8
7
7
14
6
6
15
3
66
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
SE
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.2
W
3
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
8
7
6
6
7
1
6
5
1
1
1
1
1
7
2
6
3
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
4
0.1
S
11
0.2
W
9
0.1
NW
4
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
SE
4
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
3
1
2
6
1
3
1
1
1
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.5
NW
4
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.5
W
3
0.5
NW
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
0.7
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
0.8
WNW
5
Energy kJ
1
6
1
4
8
7
5
6
12
6
15
7
18
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
56
64
4
206
696
79
723
665
75
519
618
80
210
305
214
788
335
335
11
70
57
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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