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Praia do Bordeira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 13 Sep 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Bordeira this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Bordeira over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Bordeira in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Bordeira over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 792 | 633 | 655 | 666 | 533 | 1047 | 1008 | 3020 | 2088 | 1476 | 1234 | 787 | 595 | 348 | 138 | 494 | 462 | 322 | 204 | 127 | 65 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:22PM 2.37 | 7:51AM 2.34 | 8:39PM 2.12 | 9:16AM 2.20 | 10:19PM 2.02 | 10:53AM 2.22 | 11:50PM 2.10 | 12:11PM 2.39 | 12:52AM 2.27 | 1:07PM 2.58 | 1:38AM 2.44 | 1:50PM 2.75 | 2:16AM 2.59 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:25AM 0.69 | 2:11PM 0.71 | 2:42AM 0.91 | 3:53PM 0.83 | 4:28AM 0.97 | 5:35PM 0.75 | 5:56AM 0.85 | 6:44PM 0.57 | 6:55AM 0.67 | 7:32PM 0.40 | 7:39AM 0.49 | 8:10PM 0.26 | 8:16AM 0.34 | ||||||||||
Sat 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | ||
| Sunset | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | ||
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Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at Praia do Bordeira (light winds from the W at Faro Airport 85 km from Praia do Bordeira). 1.8m 6s windswell from the NNW with a 1.5m 11s groundswell from the NW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Praia do Bordeira Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia do Bordeira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia do Bordeira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Bordeira 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 do Bordeira) 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 Praia do Bordeira 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.
Praia do Bordeira is 23 km (14 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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