Lagoa de Albufeira surf break

Lagoa de Albufeira surfForecast / Lisboa / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 09 Mar 2026 WET
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Lagoa de Albufeira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lagoa de Albufeira sea temperature is
14.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lagoa de Albufeira this week:

The surf forecast for Lagoa de Albufeira over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lagoa de Albufeira in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 11th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 11th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 15th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lagoa de Albufeira over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the NNW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
1
4
2
4
4
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
3
NW
3.5
NW
2.1
NW
1.7
NW
2.1
NW
2.1
NW
2
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.7
WNW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
2
NW
2.3
NW
2.4
NW
2.5
NW
2.2
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
Period(s) (?)121310111012141413141412121815141414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)71416481486281184286018361640140818621367835558795166920652229242416431210748
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
35
NW
35
NNW
35
N
30
NNW
15
NNW
10
NE
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NW
10
NNE
10
N
20
WNW
25
NNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
35
N
25
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:03PM
2.78
6:25AM
2.61
6:49PM
2.61
7:23AM
2.41
7:59PM
2.47
8:58AM
2.30
9:40PM
2.45
10:41AM
2.36
11:05PM
2.59
11:47AM
2.54
12:01AM
2.80
12:31PM
2.75
12:44AM
3.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:44AM
1.23
12:08AM
1.31
12:22PM
1.43
1:01AM
1.50
1:18PM
1.61
2:28AM
1.63
2:58PM
1.71
4:25AM
1.59
4:46PM
1.62
5:38AM
1.42
5:49PM
1.43
6:24AM
1.21
6:32PM
1.21
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:48--
Sunset-6:37--6:37--6:38--6:39--6:40--6:42--6:43-
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1------------------
Temp. °C121111141412151815161715151513131411131511
Feels °C (?)6338871315121514121211118828107
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Information about the Lagoa de Albufeira Surf forecast

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

Lagoa de Albufeira is 10 km (6 miles) from Sesimbra. If you plan a holiday in Lisboa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sesimbra. Sesimbra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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