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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 13 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
20.4° C
(Which is 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 Monday (May 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 19th 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

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
4
1.1
WSW
6
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.9
W
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.1
W
6
1.4
WNW
7
1.3
W
7
1.3
W
8
1
W
7
1
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.8
WSW
4
1.1
W
6
1.7
W
7
1.8
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.6
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
80
70
67
53
61
64
97
208
159
186
108
97
57
26
19
86
311
398
417
294
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
SW
10
S
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
S
20
SSW
15
SW
10
ENE
10
E
10
SW
15
S
20
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:51PM0.32m
9:06AM0.38m
9:34PM0.33m
9:41AM0.40m
10:17PM0.34m
10:18AM0.42m
10:58PM0.33m
10:55AM0.42m
11:41PM0.31m
11:34AM0.42m
00:26AM0.29m
12:16PM0.40m
1:15AM0.27m
Low Tide
2:49PM0.06m
2:50AM0.06m
3:30PM0.03m
3:26AM0.05m
4:11PM0.00m
4:02AM0.05m
4:52PM-0.01m
4:39AM0.06m
5:34PM-0.01m
5:16AM0.07m
6:18PM0.00m
7:06PM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:32
7:32
7:34
Temp °C
22
22
23
25
26
25
21
21
20
20
21
20
22
23
25
30
30
23
23
22
21
20
20
21
21
22
21
18
19
19
18
20
20
19
21
24
30
29
22
21
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.9
W
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.1
W
6
1.4
WNW
7
1.3
W
7
1.3
W
8
1
W
7
1
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.6
W
6
1.1
W
6
1.7
W
7
1.8
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.6
W
8
Energy kJ
11
70
67
53
61
64
97
208
159
186
108
97
57
26
86
311
398
417
294
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)
0.8
SW
4
1.1
WSW
6
0.3
S
3
0.5
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.9
WSW
6
0.6
SSW
3
0.2
S
3
0.5
S
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
Energy kJ
29
80
2
7
7
60
9
1
5
19
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
933
933
1
306
3055
933
106
2405
504
2081
2149
101
161
921
573
68
3357
101
933
3375
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Lebanon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Lebanon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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