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Luz surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 WET
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Luz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Luz sea temperature is
16.0° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Luz this week:

The surf forecast for Luz over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Luz in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 14th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon night).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
W
0.9
WNW
0.1
S
0.2
E
0.8
NW
0.2
W
0.9
NW
0.1
S
1.7
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
NW
0.2
W
0.4
W
1.8
WNW
2.5
W
2.4
W
3
SW
2.4
SW
1.7
SSW
4
W
Period(s) (?)13615391591311111112101311101088815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3104101703000085501470107011957733617019
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
5
NE
10
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
20
NNW
10
N
5
NNE
15
WNW
5
W
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
40
SW
20
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
2.98
5:32AM
3.21
6:02PM
2.84
6:19AM
3.01
6:50PM
2.70
7:09AM
2.81
7:44PM
2.58
8:07AM
2.63
8:47PM
2.52
9:15AM
2.51
9:57PM
2.52
10:28AM
2.48
11:02PM
2.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:06AM
0.71
11:11PM
0.91
11:51AM
0.88
11:57PM
1.07
12:38PM
1.06
12:47AM
1.23
1:29PM
1.22
1:47AM
1.37
2:29PM
1.35
3:00AM
1.45
3:37PM
1.41
4:19AM
1.44
4:43PM
1.40
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--
Sunset-5:32--5:34--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38-
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
21---------------252--
Temp. °C141411111315151412131414151515151615141412
Feels °C (?)10989111412109121113121214121110998
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Information about the Luz Surf forecast

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

Luz is 5 km (3 miles) from Lagos. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lagos. Lagos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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