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Ilha de Tavira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 01 May 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilha de Tavira this week:
The surf forecast for Ilha de Tavira over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilha de Tavira in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilha de Tavira over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 78 | 62 | 203 | 945 | 1037 | 382 | 237 | 158 | 120 | 54 | 80 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 287 | 169 | 301 | 616 | 318 | 334 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:45PM 2.82 | 6:23AM 2.43 | 6:40PM 2.60 | 7:28AM 2.18 | 7:46PM 2.40 | 8:47AM 2.02 | 9:06PM 2.28 | 10:14AM 2.00 | 10:27PM 2.27 | 11:25AM 2.08 | 11:32PM 2.33 | 12:16PM 2.21 | 12:22AM 2.41 | 12:55PM 2.35 | 1:03AM 2.49 | 1:29PM 2.48 | 1:38AM 2.55 | 2:00PM 2.59 | 2:12AM 2.59 | 2:30PM 2.67 | 2:45AM 2.61 | 3:01PM 2.72 | 3:18AM 2.59 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:31AM 0.39 | 12:10AM 0.31 | 12:22PM 0.64 | 1:13AM 0.54 | 1:24PM 0.86 | 2:28AM 0.72 | 2:41PM 1.00 | 3:53AM 0.79 | 4:07PM 1.03 | 5:07AM 0.75 | 5:19PM 0.95 | 6:01AM 0.67 | 6:13PM 0.83 | 6:43AM 0.58 | 6:56PM 0.70 | 7:18AM 0.50 | 7:33PM 0.58 | 7:49AM 0.43 | 8:07PM 0.47 | 8:20AM 0.39 | 8:40PM 0.40 | 8:50AM 0.39 | 9:12PM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ilha de Tavira Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ilha de Tavira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ilha de Tavira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ilha de Tavira 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 Tavira) 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 Tavira 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 Tavira is 17 km (11 miles) from Laranjeiro. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Laranjeiro. Laranjeiro has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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