Praia do Bordeira surf break

Praia do Bordeira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 25 Apr 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
16.3° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 1.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 26th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.5
W
15
0.7
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
NW
16
1.1
NW
14
1.2
NW
14
1
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
341
216
132
201
94
75
92
70
84
113
201
280
392
313
268
198
147
295
466
556
335
Wind (km/h)
10
N
25
NNW
15
N
0
NNE
10
WNW
10
NNE
0
SW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
SSW
20
SE
10
NE
0
WNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
off
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:44AM2.09m
11:05PM2.39m
11:53AM2.21m
00:08AM2.49m
12:45PM2.36m
00:57AM2.60m
1:27PM2.51m
1:39AM2.67m
2:03PM2.62m
2:16AM2.71m
2:37PM2.70m
2:51AM2.71m
3:08PM2.74m
3:24AM2.68m
Low Tide
4:29AM0.70m
4:46PM0.87m
5:42AM0.60m
5:55PM0.75m
6:36AM0.48m
6:48PM0.60m
7:18AM0.38m
7:30PM0.47m
7:53AM0.31m
8:07PM0.37m
8:25AM0.27m
8:41PM0.31m
8:55AM0.27m
9:13PM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:48
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
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8:19
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:23
2
Temp °C
17
17
17
20
18
17
21
20
17
20
21
17
17
17
15
17
17
14
17
17
16
15
13
15
19
17
16
20
19
17
19
19
17
18
15
13
14
13
10
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
8
0.9
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
NW
16
1.1
NW
14
1.2
NW
14
1
NW
13
Energy kJ
341
216
132
201
94
75
61
70
84
88
98
280
392
313
268
198
147
295
466
556
335
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
6
0.1
E
6
0.7
NW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
11
0.6
W
10
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
NW
7
0.1
NW
18
0.3
NW
16
0.5
NW
16
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
NW
5
0.3
SE
7
0.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
32
1
34
32
92
61
38
71
201
76
78
49
12
41
124
104
35
7
121
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.5
W
15
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.1
NW
18
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
NW
16
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
W
10
0.6
ESE
6
0.7
NW
5
Energy kJ
4
7
9
12
17
21
113
66
40
4
5
12
1
66
166
73
26
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
1.2
NNW
6
1.1
ESE
7
0.8
NW
6
0.7
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
1
NNW
6
0.6
NW
5
Energy kJ
12
90
113
45
24
22
65
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
4
135
11
0
17
4
0
17
17
0
0
4
0
20
11
11
17
20
11
17
11
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
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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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