Surf Forecasts:
Praia de Altura surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 13 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 838 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia de Altura this week:
The surf forecast for Praia de Altura over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Altura in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 8th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Altura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | E 3 | SE 3 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 119 | 503 | 838 | 403 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:12PM2.61m | 11:29AM2.84m | 11:59PM2.75m | 12:16PM2.92m | 00:41AM2.87m | 12:57PM2.96m | 1:17AM2.96m | 1:34PM2.96m | 1:52AM3.01m | 2:09PM2.93m | 2:24AM3.02m | 2:43PM2.86m | 2:58AM2.98m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:15AM0.84m | 5:49PM0.65m | 6:04AM0.70m | 6:31PM0.57m | 6:47AM0.60m | 7:08PM0.53m | 7:26AM0.53m | 7:42PM0.53m | 8:02AM0.51m | 8:14PM0.55m | 8:37AM0.53m | 8:47PM0.61m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | SE 7 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 18 | 31 | 28 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 193 | 73 | 2537 | 849 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 14 | W 11 | WSW 3 | — | — | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | — | W 19 | W 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 18 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 62 | — | 7 | 106 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 11 | — | W 10 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | SE 3 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 9 | SW 10 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 119 | 503 | 838 | 403 | 1070 | 1210 | — | 462 | 508 | 649 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 57 | 110 | 46 | 46 | 121 | 120 | 120 | 122 | 156 | 87 | 257 | 164 | 212 | 694 | 248 | 368 | 631 | 121 |
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The above surf forecast table for Praia de Altura provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia de Altura can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia de Altura 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 (Praia de Altura) 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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Praia de Altura is 10 km (6 miles) from Ayamonte. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ayamonte. Ayamonte has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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