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Luz surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Saturday (May 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Luz in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | |
908 | 1059 | 1734 | 1555 | 1418 | 1184 | 560 | 310 | 136 | 127 | 135 | 78 | 21 | 11 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:47PM2.64m | 9:38AM2.49m | 10:01PM2.70m | 10:47AM2.61m | 11:05PM2.83m | 11:44AM2.79m | 00:00AM3.00m | 12:33PM3.00m | 00:50AM3.18m | 1:18PM3.20m | 1:36AM3.33m | 2:02PM3.38m | 2:22AM3.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM1.55m | 3:16AM1.43m | 3:34PM1.53m | 4:29AM1.34m | 4:47PM1.41m | 5:28AM1.18m | 5:45PM1.22m | 6:17AM1.00m | 6:36PM1.02m | 7:02AM0.82m | 7:22PM0.82m | 7:45AM0.68m | 8:07PM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | NNW 9 | W 11 | NW 14 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
 kJ | 76 | 83 | 1734 | 1555 | 1418 | 1184 | 560 | 310 | 136 | 127 | 135 | 78 | 31 | 47 | 36 | 16 | 2 | 30 | 196 | 457 | 520 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 12 | NNW 11 | S 19 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WSW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 12 | S 12 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | — | 25 | 23 | 7 | 44 | 163 | 101 | 60 | 40 | 16 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 90 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 8 | — | NNW 11 | — | — | NW 11 | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | NNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | 30 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 908 | 1059 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 18 | 62 | 210 | 306 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 617 | 332 | 640 | 261 | 98 | 79 | 250 | 20 | 259 | 120 | 14 | 24 | 733 | 371 | 380 | 391 | 438 | 45 | 21 | 20 |
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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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