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Salema surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 08 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salema this week:
The surf forecast for Salema over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salema in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salema over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 16 | W 15 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | S 13 | |
5 | 38 | 290 | 1055 | 1429 | 1834 | 979 | 800 | 799 | 505 | 302 | 191 | 163 | 149 | 120 | 23 | 18 | 89 | 107 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 7:39PM2.17m | 8:21AM1.92m | 8:48PM2.14m | 9:38AM1.95m | 9:59PM2.19m | 10:46AM2.07m | 11:01PM2.32m | 11:42AM2.26m | 11:55PM2.50m | 12:31PM2.48m | 00:44AM2.68m | 1:16PM2.69m | 1:32AM2.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM0.96m | 2:04AM0.95m | 2:13PM1.03m | 3:19AM0.94m | 3:31PM1.02m | 4:28AM0.83m | 4:42PM0.91m | 5:26AM0.65m | 5:41PM0.74m | 6:15AM0.45m | 6:32PM0.53m | 7:00AM0.27m | 7:20PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
— | 2 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | W 10 |
 kJ | 7 | 18 | 59 | 76 | 83 | 1834 | 979 | 800 | 799 | 505 | 302 | 191 | 163 | 149 | 120 | 62 | 48 | 89 | 107 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | W 15 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | NW 12 | — | S 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 9 | S 13 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 8 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 39 | — | 4 | 28 | 44 | 101 | 120 | 63 | 29 | 8 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 15 | NW 8 | — | NNW 11 | — | S 19 | NNW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 8 | N 10 | W 11 | — | S 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 11 | — | 7 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 9 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 290 | 1055 | 1429 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | 264 | 149 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 617 | 81 | 261 | 617 | 336 | 389 | 696 | 81 | 81 | 628 | 11 | 11 | 158 | 5 | 15 | 816 | 185 | 479 | 746 | 613 |
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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 16 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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