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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 11 Dec 2025 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
22.8° C
(Which is 2.9°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 (Dec 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 12 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2PM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 17th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 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 Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.8
WNW
1.5
N
0.8
N
Period(s) (?)766876666556668876675
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25252998581211652213319302454120237
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
5
E
10
SSE
5
SSW
5
WSW
0
ENE
5
NNE
15
NNW
10
NE
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
E
5
ENE
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
NNE
0
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
35
N
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscrossglassonglassglasscrosscross-
off
offcrossglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassoffoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:31PM
0.25
3:11AM
0.26
4:49PM
0.27
4:48AM
0.24
5:52PM
0.28
6:13AM
0.24
6:40PM
0.31
7:15AM
0.25
7:20PM
0.33
8:02AM
0.27
7:56PM
0.35
8:41AM
0.28
8:30PM
0.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:51AM
0.10
9:14PM
0.17
9:58AM
0.12
11:02PM
0.16
11:07AM
0.13
12:23AM
0.14
12:06PM
0.13
1:18AM
0.11
12:55PM
0.12
2:00AM
0.08
1:36PM
0.12
2:36AM
0.06
2:13PM
0.11
3:10AM
0.04
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-4:30--4:30--4:30--4:30--4:30--4:30--4:30-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
438111--------11031---
Temp. °C161716171716181817181817181817151414151513
Feels °C (?)1417141516161615151616151717171313111068
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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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