Salema surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 WET
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Salema surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Salema sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salema this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salema in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salema over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
W
0.3
W
1.3
NW
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.8
NW
0.2
W
0.8
NW
0.1
S
1.6
NW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
NW
0.2
W
0.5
W
1.5
WNW
0.1
S
2.4
W
3
W
3
W
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)141361515915813111111121013111510101414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1631044017030000884041087165138630
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
15
WNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
5
NE
10
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
20
NW
15
N
5
N
15
NW
5
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
40
SW
30
WSW
30
NW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:48AM
2.96
5:16PM
2.53
5:33AM
2.78
6:02PM
2.38
6:18AM
2.56
6:49PM
2.24
7:07AM
2.34
7:43PM
2.12
8:04AM
2.15
8:46PM
2.05
9:14AM
2.03
9:57PM
2.05
10:28AM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27PM
0.29
11:06AM
0.24
11:09PM
0.43
11:50AM
0.41
11:54PM
0.60
12:34PM
0.60
12:42AM
0.78
1:23PM
0.77
1:39AM
0.93
2:19PM
0.91
2:51AM
1.02
3:27PM
0.99
4:11AM
1.03
4:37PM
0.98
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
Sunrise-7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48-
Sunset--5:32--5:34--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-2------1--------12822
Temp. °C111414121113151515121213141516151616151414
Feels °C (?)9999101114121291010131313131110888
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Information about the Salema Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Salema provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Salema can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salema 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 (Salema) 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 Salema 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.

Salema is 14 km (9 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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