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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 29 Dec 2025 EET
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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
21.6° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Phil and Did (Akif's reef) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 29th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 29th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 29th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Phil and Did (Akif's reef) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Sat morning).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.5
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
0.6
W
1.5
SSW
2.4
WSW
2.4
W
2.1
W
2
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)888887578889988877766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)893898223273190381335717715794786533351365844278831
Wind
(km/h)
45
W
25
N
10
ENE
5
SE
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
S
40
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
WNW
15
N
25
N
15
NNE
10
NE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NE
10
N
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:52PM
0.31
6:45AM
0.25
6:56PM
0.34
7:56AM
0.27
7:50PM
0.37
8:50AM
0.28
8:38PM
0.40
9:35AM
0.30
9:22PM
0.41
10:16AM
0.31
10:04PM
0.42
10:54AM
0.31
10:43PM
0.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:06AM
0.12
12:43AM
0.10
12:22PM
0.12
1:48AM
0.07
1:25PM
0.11
2:40AM
0.03
2:18PM
0.10
3:25AM
0.01
3:05PM
0.09
4:07AM
-0.01
3:47PM
0.08
4:46AM
-0.01
4:27PM
0.07
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--
Sunset-4:37--4:37--4:38--4:39--4:40--4:42--4:42-
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
61---11179821--------
Temp. °C161514161616171817161516121211121211121314
Feels °C (?)8101013121310101211111086599891011
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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 12 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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