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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 16 Mar 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
18.1° C
(Which is 1.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 22nd Mar)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 20th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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 Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.7
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.9
N
0.5
N
0.7
N
1
SW
2
WSW
2.3
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
1.5
W
2
W
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
Period(s) (?)998776656766898789998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72452919810344115268233383437773255126259664723505241
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
20
WSW
5
S
5
NNE
10
N
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
20
E
10
SE
35
SW
15
NW
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
SSE
20
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglassglasscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:00AM
0.33
8:56PM
0.39
9:23AM
0.36
9:26PM
0.40
9:48AM
0.38
9:56PM
0.41
10:14AM
0.40
10:27PM
0.40
10:41AM
0.41
10:59PM
0.38
11:10AM
0.41
11:32PM
0.35
11:40AM
0.39
12:07AM
0.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:49PM
0.06
3:16AM
0.01
3:18PM
0.03
3:41AM
-0.00
3:49PM
0.01
4:07AM
-0.01
4:21PM
-0.00
4:33AM
0.00
4:53PM
-0.00
4:59AM
0.02
5:28PM
0.01
5:25AM
0.05
6:06PM
0.03
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise5:48--5:47--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:39--
Sunset-5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:50--5:50-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------9518657666211
Temp. °C171715171817222421191817151615161514171716
Feels °C (?)131314151513202016141215111113121011121314
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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 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).

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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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