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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 02 Jan 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
21.1° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Friday (Jan 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 2nd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 2nd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 2nd Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.4
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.4
NNW
0.4
N
0.1
W
0.3
WNW
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)998876654488888789878
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)430286108763976266113121210446111
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
5
NE
10
N
10
NE
5
NE
10
N
10
ENE
10
E
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
NW
5
NE
5
NE
5
NNW
10
NE
5
E
10
N
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossoffglassglassglassglasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:35AM
0.30
9:22PM
0.41
10:16AM
0.31
10:04PM
0.42
10:54AM
0.31
10:43PM
0.42
11:30AM
0.31
11:21PM
0.40
12:06PM
0.31
11:57PM
0.38
12:42PM
0.30
12:33AM
0.35
1:19PM
0.29
1:09AM
0.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:05PM
0.09
4:07AM
-0.01
3:47PM
0.08
4:46AM
-0.01
4:27PM
0.07
5:23AM
-0.00
5:06PM
0.07
5:58AM
0.01
5:44PM
0.08
6:32AM
0.03
6:24PM
0.10
7:04AM
0.06
7:06PM
0.12
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--
Sunset-4:40--4:42--4:42--4:43--4:44--4:45--4:45-
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C141414131312141515181818191918191919202019
Feels °C (?)12111111109121312151616171817171817181817
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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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