Luz surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 May 2026 WEST
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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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Luz surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, W swell with 425 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Luz this week:

The surf forecast for Luz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Luz in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 3rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.6
W
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
W
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
12
0.6
W
15
0.1
S
14
1.2
W
12
0.1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
34
6
108
0
21
19
8
4
4
3
3
3
3
5
5
12
155
4
425
3
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
0
WSW
10
NNW
10
ESE
15
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
NW
25
N
20
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
10
N
25
NW
25
NNW
glassy
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:32PM3.04m
1:50AM3.02m
2:09PM3.12m
2:28AM3.03m
2:44PM3.17m
3:03AM3.02m
3:18PM3.20m
3:38AM2.99m
3:52PM3.19m
4:14AM2.95m
4:27PM3.15m
4:50AM2.89m
5:03PM3.09m
Low Tide
7:22AM1.04m
7:43PM1.05m
7:56AM1.01m
8:19PM0.99m
8:29AM1.00m
8:54PM0.96m
9:01AM1.01m
9:28PM0.95m
9:32AM1.03m
10:02PM0.97m
10:05AM1.07m
10:37PM1.01m
10:39AM1.12m
11:13PM1.07m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:47
8:49
8:50
Temp °C
24
21
22
24
24
22
28
25
22
27
25
18
22
21
18
20
19
16
28
27
22
23
23
20
24
22
20
25
20
17
22
20
14
18
16
13
16
13
11
25
23
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
NW
6
0.7
NW
6
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.5
W
14
1
W
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.6
W
15
1.4
NW
8
1.2
W
12
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
51
149
31
39
170
147
135
93
299
646
512
376
373
3
5
4
12
155
273
425
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
SE
6
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
12
0.6
NW
6
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
S
14
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.4
WNW
11
1
W
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
85
34
65
108
32
8
16
1
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
40
345
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SE
5
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
W
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
36
24
6
33
22
21
19
8
4
5
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
6
0.8
NW
7
1.3
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.9
NW
12
1
NW
5
1.4
NW
7
1
NW
7
1.7
NW
11
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.7
WNW
12
2
NW
11
Energy kJ
38
63
255
335
990
45
168
85
664
577
304
326
344
299
816
984
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
0
0
14
18
0
0
0
226
0
0
207
45
0
237
389
45
227
45
0
120
45
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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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 16 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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