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Praia do Bordeira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
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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
15.7° 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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Bordeira in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
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 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3171 | 2128 | 5980 | 9017 | 10010 | 8044 | 4493 | 3050 | 2031 | 1131 | 980 | 918 | 647 | 1634 | 1599 | 4225 | 5437 | 3879 | 2146 | 1648 | 802 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- 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 | cross- on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:41AM 1.83 | 11:06PM 2.08 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:38PM 1.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
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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.











