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Ponta Ruiva surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 02 Sep 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Ruiva this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Ruiva over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Ruiva in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Saturday (Sep 06) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Ruiva over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 2156 | 929 | 690 | 637 | 1995 | 2044 | 1645 | 1122 | 1048 | 1169 | 614 | 359 | 257 | 193 | 246 | 389 | 522 | 945 | 875 | 1083 | 1721 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:49PM 1.91 | 12:14PM 2.14 | 12:47AM 2.11 | 1:03PM 2.38 | 1:29AM 2.33 | 1:43PM 2.64 | 2:07AM 2.55 | 2:20PM 2.87 | 2:43AM 2.74 | 2:56PM 3.07 | 3:20AM 2.89 | 3:33PM 3.18 | 3:57AM 2.97 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:33PM 1.05 | 5:52AM 1.02 | 6:37PM 0.85 | 6:47AM 0.81 | 7:21PM 0.61 | 7:28AM 0.58 | 7:59PM 0.36 | 8:06AM 0.36 | 8:35PM 0.13 | 8:42AM 0.17 | 9:10PM -0.04 | 9:19AM 0.04 | 9:47PM -0.13 | 9:57AM -0.03 | |||||||||
Tue 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | ||
| Sunset | 8:02 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Algarve
Wind reports 6 km away suggest it is still onshore at Ponta Ruiva (moderate winds from the NNW at Sagres (8533 -0)). 1.5m 11s groundswell from the NW with a 1.5m 5s windswell, also from the NW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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