Julias surf break

Julias surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 23 Oct 2025 WEST
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Julias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Julias sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Julias this week:

The surf forecast for Julias over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Julias in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 24th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 24th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 30th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.3
WSW
0.4
W
0.2
W
0.3
SSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
1.9
SW
Period(s) (?)1312121111111099988856776778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31726033622616411775643939132054359859105382
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
10
WSW
5
NW
5
ENE
10
SW
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
S
20
SSE
25
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassoncrossglasscross-
on
crossglassoncrosscross-
off
onglasscrosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:00PM
2.65
4:13AM
2.69
4:31PM
2.52
4:44AM
2.58
5:04PM
2.37
5:17AM
2.45
5:39PM
2.20
5:56AM
2.30
6:23PM
2.04
6:46AM
2.16
7:24PM
1.91
7:56AM
2.07
8:50PM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
0.36
10:19AM
0.35
10:28PM
0.47
10:52AM
0.48
10:59PM
0.61
11:28AM
0.63
11:34PM
0.76
12:10PM
0.80
12:18AM
0.91
1:06PM
0.94
1:18AM
1.04
2:25PM
1.01
2:44AM
1.08
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Sunrise7:46--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--
Sunset-6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:40--6:38--6:37-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------------12058
Temp. °C242521242521232219192120212120212120192120
Feels °C (?)252421242421232119202121212020212121181819
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Algarve

  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 8 km away suggest it is still onshore at Julias (moderate winds from the WSW at Faro Airport). 1.0m 9s swell from the WSW with a 0.4m 12s groundswell from the SW and a 0.4m 12s groundswell from the W. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Julias Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Julias provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Julias can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Julias 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 (Julias) 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 Julias 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.

Julias is 5 km (3 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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