Praia do Bordeira surf break

Praia do Bordeira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 15 May 2026 WEST
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Praia do Bordeira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia do Bordeira sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Bordeira this week:

The surf forecast for Praia do Bordeira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Bordeira in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Bordeira over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the N by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
4
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
8
2.3
NNW
8
2.1
NNW
9
2
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
0.9
NW
15
1.2
NW
13
1.7
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.9
NW
14
2.1
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
659
723
645
688
632
522
346
224
309
509
911
478
332
235
425
1470
1405
967
669
536
486
Wind (km/h)
35
N
40
NNW
35
N
25
N
30
NNW
35
N
25
NNW
30
NW
30
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
25
N
15
N
20
NNW
15
N
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NE
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
2:02PM2.85m
2:22AM2.92m
2:46PM2.98m
3:10AM2.96m
3:32PM3.04m
3:58AM2.91m
4:19PM3.03m
4:49AM2.80m
5:08PM2.96m
5:42AM2.63m
6:02PM2.83m
6:40AM2.43m
7:01PM2.68m
Low Tide
8:09PM0.13m
8:31AM0.04m
8:56PM0.01m
9:16AM0.03m
9:43PM-0.04m
10:02AM0.09m
10:33PM0.00m
10:49AM0.21m
11:26PM0.11m
11:40AM0.36m
00:24AM0.27m
12:36PM0.53m
1:28AM0.44m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:39
8:40
Temp °C
17
16
15
17
17
15
16
17
15
16
16
15
20
20
23
26
25
23
25
24
24
11
9
8
12
11
8
11
12
10
12
11
10
16
17
20
24
23
20
23
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NNW
11
1.4
NW
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
1.3
NNW
7
1.7
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.9
NW
14
2.1
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
159
107
328
4
17
42
309
159
911
478
332
235
425
1470
1405
967
669
536
486
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.3
SE
14
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
3
3
12
14
30
509
10
10
10
21
68
8
8
31
35
29
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
6
12
5
9
8
16
8
7
7
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
8
2.3
NNW
8
2.1
NNW
9
2
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
4
0.4
SE
6
0.7
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
0.6
SE
7
Energy kJ
659
723
645
688
632
522
346
224
115
80
20
10
8
34
138
123
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
4
4
3
3
1
2
Distance (km)
62
256
264
62
598
62
352
598
62
11
613
62
11
20
11
0
0
4
11
17
4
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
5
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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 16 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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