Julias surf break

Julias surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 16 Feb 2026 WET
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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
14.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 17th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 21st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 20s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 21st Feb)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
1
2
0
0
1
3
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)141314131212111214131212122018171615141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)561476594475278189140242555476308258198573106213301016522431379299
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
N
10
N
10
SW
5
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
20
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
10
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:08AM
2.90
2:28PM
2.72
2:41AM
3.02
3:01PM
2.80
3:14AM
3.08
3:35PM
2.84
3:48AM
3.06
4:10PM
2.82
4:25AM
2.96
4:47PM
2.74
5:06AM
2.79
5:30PM
2.60
5:52AM
2.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
0.31
8:21AM
0.16
8:26PM
0.19
8:53AM
0.05
8:58PM
0.11
9:25AM
0.00
9:32PM
0.09
9:59AM
0.03
10:08PM
0.14
10:35AM
0.13
10:48PM
0.24
11:14AM
0.29
11:32PM
0.41
11:59AM
0.51
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:13--7:11
Sunset6:12--6:13--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:17--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C151214151313151413141012151414151313141415
Feels °C (?)1210141412912128967111191010891212
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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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