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Meia Praia surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Meia Praia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Meia Praia sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Meia Praia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Meia Praia in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Meia Praia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 6 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:34PM 2.48 | 10:36AM 2.37 | 11:00PM 2.58 | 11:46AM 2.54 | 12:02AM 2.78 | 12:35PM 2.76 | 12:49AM 3.00 | 1:16PM 2.99 | 1:30AM 3.22 | 1:54PM 3.20 | 2:09AM 3.40 | 2:32PM 3.37 | 2:48AM 3.52 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:15AM 1.54 | 4:38PM 1.60 | 5:33AM 1.39 | 5:47PM 1.42 | 6:24AM 1.19 | 6:36PM 1.20 | 7:05AM 0.96 | 7:16PM 0.97 | 7:42AM 0.76 | 7:55PM 0.76 | 8:18AM 0.59 | 8:33PM 0.59 | 8:55AM 0.49 | ||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | ||
| Sunset | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | ||
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Information about the Meia Praia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Meia Praia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Meia Praia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Meia Praia 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 (Meia Praia) 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 Meia Praia 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.
Meia Praia is 1 km (1 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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