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Phil and Did (Akif's reef) surfForecast / Lebanon / Lebanon
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 EESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Phil and Did (Akif's reef) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Phil and Did (Akif's reef) sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Phil and Did (Akif's reef) this week:
The surf forecast for Phil and Did (Akif's reef) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Phil and Did (Akif's reef) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Phil and Did (Akif's reef) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | |
1 | 7 | 9 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 51 | 52 | 59 | 71 | 204 | 131 | 107 | 113 | 88 | 53 | 11 | 112 | 131 | 197 | 378 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:04PM0.31m | 8:32AM0.35m | 8:51PM0.32m | 9:06AM0.38m | 9:34PM0.33m | 9:41AM0.40m | 10:17PM0.34m | 10:18AM0.42m | 10:58PM0.33m | 10:55AM0.42m | 11:41PM0.31m | 11:34AM0.42m | 00:26AM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12AM0.07m | 2:49PM0.06m | 2:50AM0.06m | 3:30PM0.03m | 3:26AM0.05m | 4:11PM0.00m | 4:02AM0.05m | 4:52PM-0.01m | 4:39AM0.06m | 5:34PM-0.01m | 5:16AM0.07m | 6:18PM0.00m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 |
 | 7:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | 7:34 |
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Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
24 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 |
 kJ | 1 | 2 | 9 | 44 | 69 | 69 | 51 | 52 | 59 | 71 | 204 | 131 | 107 | 113 | 88 | 53 | 11 | 2 | 131 | 197 | 378 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | S 3 | WSW 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSW 5 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 5 | 70 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 112 | — | 9 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2455 | 933 | 933 | 2441 | 80 | 303 | 2970 | 504 | 1441 | 2096 | 220 | 101 | 2067 | 101 | 106 | 2966 | 186 | 0 | 2178 | 220 | 220 |
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The above surf forecast table for Phil and Did (Akif's reef) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Phil and Did (Akif's reef) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Phil and Did (Akif's reef) 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 (Phil and Did (Akif's reef)) 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).
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Phil and Did (Akif's reef) is 11 km (7 miles) from the very large city of Sidon. If you plan a holiday in Lebanon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sidon. Sidon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.
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