Phil and Did (Akif's reef) surfForecast / Lebanon / Lebanon

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 16 May 2026 EEST
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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
20.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Phil and Did (Akif's reef) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Phil and Did (Akif's reef) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (EEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Phil and Did (Akif's reef) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.9
W
6
1
W
7
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
6
1
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
1
W
6
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
7
0.9
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
210
147
111
55
18
21
52
88
66
43
32
29
35
85
50
71
137
163
131
73
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
15
S
10
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
S
20
SSW
25
SW
15
S
20
SSW
25
SW
15
S
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
10:18AM0.42m
10:58PM0.33m
10:55AM0.42m
11:41PM0.31m
11:34AM0.42m
00:26AM0.29m
12:16PM0.40m
1:15AM0.27m
1:02PM0.37m
2:13AM0.25m
1:55PM0.33m
3:28AM0.24m
3:03PM0.30m
5:01AM0.24m
Low Tide
4:52PM-0.01m
4:39AM0.06m
5:34PM-0.01m
5:16AM0.07m
6:18PM0.00m
7:06PM0.03m
6:38AM0.11m
7:59PM0.05m
7:28AM0.14m
9:02PM0.08m
8:39AM0.16m
10:17PM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:31
7:32
7:32
7:34
7:35
7:36
7:36
3
Temp °C
20
21
20
24
26
28
23
23
21
23
23
21
22
22
19
21
21
20
22
21
20
18
19
18
22
24
25
20
21
21
21
22
20
19
21
17
17
18
20
19
18
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.9
W
6
1
W
7
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
6
1
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
7
0.9
W
7
Energy kJ
203
210
147
111
55
18
21
52
88
66
43
32
29
35
85
50
64
137
163
131
73
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.6
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
4
1
W
6
Energy kJ
4
7
6
3
4
2
5
6
4
3
7
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
933
2594
1
80
106
1442
933
3357
101
101
3361
80
106
1017
106
1104
3356
101
306
3352
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Lebanon
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Lebanon
Rating
(10 max)
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
5
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Information about the Phil and Did (Akif's reef) Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Phil and Did (Akif's reef) 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.

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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