
Surf Forecasts:
Ilha de Tavira surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SE swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilha de Tavira this week:
The surf forecast for Ilha de Tavira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilha de Tavira in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilha de Tavira over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SW 3 | W 8 | W 8 | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | W 7 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 163 | 52 | 14 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:42PM3.01m | 6:19AM2.54m | 6:34PM2.86m | 7:13AM2.39m | 7:29PM2.69m | 8:11AM2.27m | 8:27PM2.50m | 9:12AM2.19m | 9:30PM2.35m | 10:15AM2.17m | 10:34PM2.24m | 11:15AM2.20m | 11:36PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:25AM0.31m | 00:09AM0.15m | 12:16PM0.44m | 1:04AM0.31m | 1:10PM0.59m | 2:00AM0.47m | 2:08PM0.73m | 2:58AM0.61m | 3:13PM0.84m | 3:58AM0.72m | 4:21PM0.89m | 4:56AM0.78m | 5:26PM0.87m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 10 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | WSW 4 |
33 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 109 | 52 | 14 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | W 8 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SE 6 |
3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 7 | — | WSW 8 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 163 | — | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 111 | 35 | 42 | 111 | 128 | 128 | 619 | 52 | 111 | 244 | 112 | 118 | 111 | 42 | 111 | 22 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 293 |
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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 16 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.









