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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Friday 15 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (EEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.5m) 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 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
7
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.6
WNW
5
0.7
W
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
W
6
1
WNW
6
1
W
6
1
W
6
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
251
198
210
152
110
55
19
16
22
38
51
35
29
37
32
88
78
86
246
193
155
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
S
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
S
20
SSW
25
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:17PM0.34m
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
Low Tide
4:02AM0.05m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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>
7:30
7:31
7:32
7:32
7:34
7:35
7:36
7:36
Temp °C
19
20
21
20
23
27
28
23
23
22
23
23
21
23
22
20
21
21
19
22
21
18
18
19
18
21
25
25
21
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
20
17
18
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
7
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.6
WNW
5
0.7
W
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
W
6
1
WNW
6
1
W
6
1
W
6
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
7
Energy kJ
251
198
210
152
110
55
19
16
22
38
51
35
29
37
32
88
78
86
246
193
155
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
8
Energy kJ
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.3
SSE
3
Energy kJ
4
1
8
2
8
3
3
4
4
2
3
8
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
Distance (km)
220
933
2579
72
101
1649
1442
1103
3357
80
2096
3377
1017
1442
3375
1104
1104
3354
76
101
2384
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)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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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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