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Salema surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)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 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salema in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 27th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 27th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 23rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salema over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat morning, light winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | S 14 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | |
8 | 4 | 9 | 132 | 200 | 250 | 473 | 344 | 480 | 604 | 418 | 348 | 500 | 485 | 339 | 294 | 314 | 365 | 280 | 243 | 261 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:39AM2.65m | 5:59PM2.85m | 6:37AM2.46m | 6:58PM2.70m | 7:42AM2.29m | 8:04PM2.56m | 8:53AM2.18m | 9:15PM2.46m | 10:05AM2.17m | 10:24PM2.41m | 11:10AM2.22m | 11:26PM2.41m | 12:04PM2.32m | 00:19AM2.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:36AM0.38m | 00:21AM0.29m | 12:32PM0.56m | 1:25AM0.46m | 1:36PM0.71m | 2:37AM0.59m | 2:49PM0.82m | 3:50AM0.65m | 4:05PM0.84m | 4:57AM0.65m | 5:13PM0.80m | 5:51AM0.61m | 6:10PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
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Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | WNW 11 | ESE 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 1513 | 1306 | 800 | 461 | 353 | 334 | 370 | 407 | 339 | 348 | 245 | 348 | 154 | 122 | 75 | 54 | 53 | 166 | 421 | 414 | 261 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | W 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 8 | S 18 | S 18 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 356 | 292 | 7 | 198 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 49 | 48 | 6 | 6 | 353 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | — | — | S 12 | W 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 132 | 200 | 250 | 473 | 344 | 480 | 604 | 418 | — | 500 | 485 | 339 | 294 | 314 | 365 | 280 | 243 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 29 | 13 | 26 | 13 | 32 | 11 | 32 | 92 | 11 | 32 | 81 | 11 | 92 | 74 | 0 |
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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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