Julias surf break

Julias surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 24 May 2026 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
16.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Julias this week:

The surf forecast for Julias over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Julias in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Julias over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
SE
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
160
285
276
244
311
262
257
292
162
109
231
251
22
8
7
7
13
40
71
90
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
ESE
5
NNE
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
ENE
30
E
20
ESE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
NNE
35
ESE
15
SSE
5
NE
15
SE
15
SSW
10
NNW
5
SE
15
SW
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:02AM2.16m
10:22PM2.40m
11:07AM2.22m
11:24PM2.40m
12:01PM2.31m
00:17AM2.42m
12:47PM2.42m
1:03AM2.45m
1:27PM2.51m
1:44AM2.48m
2:03PM2.58m
2:22AM2.50m
2:38PM2.63m
2:59AM2.50m
Low Tide
4:02PM0.84m
4:54AM0.64m
5:11PM0.79m
5:49AM0.61m
6:07PM0.71m
6:34AM0.57m
6:54PM0.63m
7:12AM0.53m
7:34PM0.54m
7:47AM0.50m
8:11PM0.47m
8:22AM0.47m
8:47PM0.42m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:39
8:40
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:43
8:44
Temp °C
22
22
20
22
23
21
24
25
21
25
25
22
21
21
19
21
21
20
23
25
22
18
20
20
18
21
20
19
22
19
21
22
20
19
20
20
20
20
19
22
23
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
7
0.5
W
10
1.6
SE
7
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
1.7
SE
7
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
1.6
SE
8
1.3
SE
7
0.4
WSW
11
1.5
SE
7
0.3
W
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.3
W
6
0.5
W
7
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
8
Energy kJ
184
49
285
25
24
311
129
119
292
162
40
231
17
22
8
6
5
6
27
71
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
10
0.1
S
12
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
W
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.4
WSW
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
71
3
28
5
47
104
6
6
83
78
5
36
14
5
1
1
7
6
40
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
17
0.3
W
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
6
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
3
3
6
12
5
5
5
4
4
9
6
7
3
13
4
8
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
7
1.3
SE
7
2.2
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
SW
2
0.3
NNW
2
Energy kJ
310
160
516
276
244
262
257
491
302
109
405
251
52
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
76
0
0
76
76
51
78
78
51
76
78
0
78
76
77
76
73
4
2
536
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
5
5
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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 16 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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