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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 19 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
20.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Phil and Did (Akif's reef) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) 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 0.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (EEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.9m) 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

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
7
0.9
WSW
6
1
W
6
1.5
W
7
1.7
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
71
60
211
328
493
320
223
168
61
43
29
19
11
10
52
42
39
33
23
23
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
W
5
N
10
W
15
WSW
10
S
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:15AM0.27m
1:02PM0.37m
2:13AM0.25m
1:55PM0.33m
3:28AM0.24m
3:03PM0.30m
5:01AM0.24m
4:34PM0.28m
6:20AM0.26m
6:08PM0.27m
7:15AM0.29m
7:21PM0.27m
7:56AM0.31m
Low Tide
6:38AM0.11m
7:59PM0.05m
7:28AM0.14m
9:02PM0.08m
8:39AM0.16m
10:17PM0.10m
10:26AM0.17m
11:36PM0.11m
12:14PM0.16m
00:40AM0.11m
1:27PM0.13m
1:29AM0.10m
2:18PM0.10m
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:34
7:35
7:36
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:38
1
3
4
1
Temp °C
21
23
19
19
20
20
20
21
21
20
22
22
21
22
22
20
21
21
20
22
22
22
21
16
17
17
17
20
20
20
21
21
22
22
21
20
21
20
19
21
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
7
0.1
SE
4
0.9
W
6
1.5
W
7
1.7
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
56
1
50
211
328
493
320
223
168
61
43
29
19
11
10
52
42
39
33
23
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
6
1
W
6
0.4
S
3
0.5
S
3
Energy kJ
71
60
2
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3375
1
1017
3300
504
220
3352
101
101
1103
80
80
2723
1470
2723
2723
3336
2723
3356
303
2723
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
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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