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

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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
29.2° C
(Which is 2.2°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (EEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 19th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
1.3
NNW
0.7
W
1
N
1
N
0.2
W
0.7
N
0.3
WNW
0.2
W
0.2
WNW
0.2
W
0.4
NNW
0.5
N
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)678666555653344445557
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35162647473321523200212316171245
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
20
NNW
5
NNW
0
S
15
NNW
15
NNE
5
N
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
5
N
15
N
10
N
5
NNW
15
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
10
W
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscrossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:36AM
0.37
10:06PM
0.34
10:06AM
0.39
10:28PM
0.36
10:34AM
0.39
10:50PM
0.38
11:00AM
0.38
11:12PM
0.38
11:25AM
0.37
11:34PM
0.39
11:50AM
0.35
11:55PM
0.38
12:15PM
0.33
12:17AM
0.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:58PM
0.02
3:59AM
0.05
4:22PM
0.01
4:27AM
0.03
4:45PM
0.01
4:54AM
0.02
5:06PM
0.02
5:20AM
0.02
5:27PM
0.03
5:46AM
0.02
5:47PM
0.05
6:13AM
0.03
6:06PM
0.07
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:39--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:34--6:32--6:30-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272827282927292928292928303028282825252625
Feels °C (?)282727272725282827282828302928292927252627
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Phil and Did (Akif's reef) (light winds from the SSE at Beirut Airport 17 km from Phil and Did (Akif's reef)). A 0.8m windswell from the W

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9 km/h
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0.0
29.2
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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 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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