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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 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
18.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Phil and Did (Akif's reef) in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (EET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 27th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 27th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 27th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.5
SW
1.4
WNW
2.1
W
2.3
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
1.3
WSW
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.5
W
1.9
W
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)665556647788788776678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1810558201261754747033282101988918115492187371412
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
W
5
SSE
15
SW
15
SW
0
S
5
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
15
SW
15
S
20
SW
15
ESE
5
NW
25
W
25
WSW
15
SSW
35
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglassglasscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glassononcross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:51PM
0.33
1:44AM
0.21
1:52PM
0.29
4:50PM
0.27
7:38AM
0.24
6:47PM
0.29
8:02AM
0.28
7:40PM
0.33
8:27AM
0.31
8:19PM
0.36
8:51AM
0.34
8:52PM
0.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM
0.11
6:44AM
0.16
10:21PM
0.14
12:50AM
0.11
12:44PM
0.18
1:39AM
0.08
1:38PM
0.13
2:12AM
0.05
2:15PM
0.09
2:40AM
0.03
2:47PM
0.06
3:06AM
0.02
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise5:37--5:35--5:33--5:33--5:31--5:30--5:28--
Sunset-5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:54--5:55--5:55-
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---125529321----412468
Temp. °C161615151515141515161616181819191814161515
Feels °C (?)14141513121514121312121415141716141111911
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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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