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Ilha de Faro surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ilha de Faro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ilha de Faro sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilha de Faro this week:
The surf forecast for Ilha de Faro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilha de Faro in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilha de Faro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 12 | W 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | |
111 | 232 | 210 | 251 | 379 | 250 | 250 | 255 | 137 | 96 | 79 | 51 | 34 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 66 | 85 | 118 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:01PM2.55m | 7:48AM2.21m | 8:15PM2.39m | 9:13AM2.08m | 9:40PM2.34m | 10:39AM2.11m | 10:59PM2.40m | 11:47AM2.23m | 00:02AM2.51m | 12:39PM2.39m | 00:52AM2.61m | 1:21PM2.53m | 1:33AM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.56m | 1:42PM0.82m | 2:50AM0.70m | 3:11PM0.92m | 4:23AM0.71m | 4:42PM0.88m | 5:37AM0.61m | 5:51PM0.75m | 6:30AM0.49m | 6:42PM0.61m | 7:12AM0.39m | 7:24PM0.48m | 7:47AM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 |
 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | 8:17 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 10 | SE 6 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 71 | 232 | 210 | 251 | 379 | 250 | 250 | 255 | 137 | 96 | 79 | 47 | 29 | 59 | 59 | 46 | 96 | 25 | 56 | 118 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SSE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 111 | 15 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 51 | 34 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 85 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | W 7 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SE 9 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 47 | 15 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 12 | 19 | 66 | 32 | 27 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 83 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 17 | 8 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 72 | 81 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ilha de Faro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ilha de Faro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ilha de Faro 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 (Ilha de Faro) 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 Ilha de Faro 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.
Ilha de Faro is 5 km (3 miles) from Faro. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Faro. Faro has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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