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Ponta Ruiva surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ponta Ruiva surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta Ruiva sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Ruiva this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Ruiva over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Ruiva in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Ruiva over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | |
541 | 928 | 723 | 693 | 634 | 551 | 335 | 216 | 132 | 92 | 99 | 76 | 61 | 59 | 48 | 72 | 222 | 421 | 506 | 459 | 368 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:20PM2.39m | 9:17AM2.08m | 9:45PM2.34m | 10:43AM2.10m | 11:04PM2.40m | 11:52AM2.22m | 00:07AM2.50m | 12:44PM2.38m | 00:56AM2.61m | 1:26PM2.52m | 1:38AM2.68m | 2:02PM2.63m | 2:15AM2.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:48PM0.81m | 2:56AM0.70m | 3:16PM0.92m | 4:28AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.88m | 5:41AM0.61m | 5:55PM0.76m | 6:35AM0.49m | 6:47PM0.61m | 7:17AM0.39m | 7:29PM0.48m | 7:52AM0.32m | 8:06PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | ESE 6 | WNW 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 541 | 928 | 723 | 693 | 634 | 551 | 335 | 216 | 132 | 92 | 66 | 76 | 105 | 77 | 70 | 72 | 222 | 421 | 506 | 459 | 368 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | ESE 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | ESE 7 | NW 8 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 256 | 137 | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 41 | 99 | 76 | 61 | 46 | 48 | 41 | 65 | 41 | 14 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 34 | 35 | 42 | 59 | 24 | 39 | 63 | 6 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | 88 | 88 | 67 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 181 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 243 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21 |
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Information about the Ponta Ruiva Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta Ruiva provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta Ruiva can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta Ruiva 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 (Ponta Ruiva) 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 Ponta Ruiva 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.
Ponta Ruiva is 26 km (16 miles) from Lagos. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lagos. Lagos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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