Meia Praia surf break

Meia Praia surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 03 May 2026 WEST
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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
17.5° 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NW
8
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.1
S
16
1.1
NW
7
0.7
NW
8
0.1
S
14
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
9
0.8
S
4
0.1
S
12
1
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
1.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
14
13
0
5
0
0
4
0
0
21
3
78
22
0
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
W
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
15
N
30
NW
20
NNW
15
N
30
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
5
NW
20
S
30
SSW
25
SW
35
WSW
40
W
30
W
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:10PM3.22m
4:30AM3.02m
4:43PM3.14m
5:04AM2.90m
5:17PM3.03m
5:41AM2.76m
5:55PM2.91m
6:23AM2.63m
6:40PM2.78m
7:16AM2.52m
7:37PM2.68m
8:23AM2.46m
8:47PM2.64m
Low Tide
10:17PM0.89m
10:23AM0.99m
10:49PM0.98m
10:54AM1.11m
11:25PM1.10m
11:29AM1.23m
00:05AM1.22m
12:09PM1.36m
00:54AM1.35m
1:02PM1.48m
1:58AM1.43m
2:12PM1.55m
3:16AM1.43m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
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8:24
8:24
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:29
8:30
1
8
2
Temp °C
17
18
15
17
17
13
17
17
14
18
18
14
17
17
14
17
17
15
16
16
15
14
14
13
12
11
9
12
11
9
14
12
9
13
13
12
12
12
10
8
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
8
0.5
NW
11
0.7
W
7
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NW
8
0.2
W
6
0.8
NW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.7
NW
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NW
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
13
1
SW
6
1
W
7
1.3
W
8
Energy kJ
86
56
52
60
58
3
99
14
13
10
4
6
55
10
18
8
19
35
78
103
212
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
11
0.1
S
12
0.5
NW
10
0.5
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
NW
9
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
W
15
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
73
3
53
23
2
6
12
2
5
1
9
8
17
6
50
22
95
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.4
NW
6
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
NW
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
NNW
8
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
3
8
2
3
5
5
4
1
5
3
3
6
117
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.4
NW
3
0.8
S
4
1.2
SW
6
0.9
W
7
0.8
NW
6
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
60
78
25
95
117
152
105
138
125
43
3
21
96
87
46
277
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
6
729
7
91
184
176
30
767
76
235
805
379
96
30
22
78
613
615
615
505
386
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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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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