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Forte Novo surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 22 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
15.0° 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 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 2.4m and 9s 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 12 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 28th Jan)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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1.9
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2.5
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3.5
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4.5
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4.5
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W
4.5
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Period(s) (?)16161614151516161516151313131391717161616
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Energy kJ (?)3882406617882499493695411237010598708745285176356425862449320730821259714830111011170111513
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
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WSW
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
2.60
4:48AM
2.83
5:13PM
2.54
5:29AM
2.72
5:57PM
2.45
6:15AM
2.56
6:49PM
2.34
7:14AM
2.39
7:55PM
2.25
8:29AM
2.25
9:15PM
2.23
9:58AM
2.22
10:38PM
2.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:25AM
0.22
10:30PM
0.32
11:01AM
0.27
11:09PM
0.41
11:42AM
0.37
11:54PM
0.53
12:30PM
0.51
12:50AM
0.66
1:29PM
0.66
2:02AM
0.78
2:45PM
0.77
3:33AM
0.79
4:12PM
0.77
Thursday
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Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
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Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:47--5:49--5:50--5:51--5:52-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151415131310111313141515161616161614151616
Feels °C (?)11886303658611111111710781012
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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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