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Martinhal surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Martinhal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Martinhal sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Martinhal this week:
The surf forecast for Martinhal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Martinhal in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 12th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 12th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Martinhal over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 7 | W 8 | NW 7 | WNW 15 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 7 | |
13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 44 | 1 | 28 | 42 | 348 | 1617 | 1216 | 665 | 1037 | 758 | 645 | 1322 | 1242 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 5:04AM2.39m | 5:18PM2.51m | 5:41AM2.24m | 5:57PM2.38m | 6:23AM2.10m | 6:43PM2.25m | 7:15AM1.98m | 7:40PM2.16m | 8:22AM1.91m | 8:49PM2.13m | 9:39AM1.93m | 10:00PM2.18m | 10:47AM2.06m | 11:02PM2.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:59AM0.58m | 11:30PM0.59m | 11:35AM0.71m | 00:12AM0.73m | 12:17PM0.84m | 1:02AM0.86m | 1:08PM0.95m | 2:06AM0.94m | 2:15PM1.02m | 3:20AM0.93m | 3:32PM1.01m | 4:30AM0.82m | 4:43PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 |
 kJ | 221 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 120 | 54 | 50 | 28 | 46 | 101 | 117 | 113 | 665 | 1037 | 758 | 645 | 1322 | 1242 | 700 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | S 15 | NNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 15 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | WNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 7 |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 30 | 42 | 16 | 40 | 73 | 234 | 71 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | W 8 | NW 10 | W 8 | WNW 16 | SW 13 | N 11 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 12 | S 6 | S 15 | S 19 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 25 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 85 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 207 | 368 | 302 | 302 | 315 | — | 44 | — | 1 | 15 | 348 | 1617 | 1216 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 255 | 373 | 339 | 667 | 381 | 104 | 264 | 87 | 87 | 630 | 699 | 699 | 409 | 301 | 87 | 633 | 87 | 743 | 702 | 64 |
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Information about the Martinhal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Martinhal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Martinhal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Martinhal 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 (Martinhal) 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 Martinhal 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.
Martinhal is 24 km (15 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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