Surf Forecasts:
Salgema surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salgema this week:
The surf forecast for Salgema over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salgema in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salgema over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
So, straight up, the outlook is pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing surfable. The whole first week and into the second week is just one poor report after another. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is small and weak. There’s a solid 16-day gap of no good waves to chase. For a spot like this, it’s not unusual to see a blank run like this – forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
The first real window of hope doesn't show up until Wednesday, August 12th. Salgema (Algarve) is the only break on the map, and it’s been a tough listen. The water is currently sitting at 80°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so that’s one thing that’s not against us.
On that Wednesday morning, August 12th, we’ve got a small swell coming in from the ESE at 3ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it brings real energy – the combined energy reading is 439 (moderate wave energy). For a beach break like Salgema, a period that long can make the waves bend too straight, but if the wind plays ball, it could be the only thing worth a paddle. The wind is light from the ESE at 6 mph, which is basically onshore, but it’s light enough that it might be glassy early. The crowd is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company.
This is the only standout in the whole 16 days, and it’s a long way off, so treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect. For now, it’s the best we’ve got, and I’d be looking at that early session on the 12th. The rest of the window is a write-off. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | S 15 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 84 | 77 | 44 | 23 | 52 | 65 | 39 | 35 | 38 | 84 | 112 | 194 | 179 | 123 | 164 | 225 | 221 | 154 | 264 | 219 | 383 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:44PM2.32m | 3:52AM2.41m | 4:18PM2.38m | 4:26AM2.49m | 4:50PM2.42m | 4:59AM2.54m | 5:24PM2.43m | 5:33AM2.54m | 5:57PM2.40m | 6:09AM2.50m | 6:33PM2.35m | 6:47AM2.43m | 7:13PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16AM0.30m | 9:30PM0.40m | 9:50AM0.20m | 10:03PM0.32m | 10:24AM0.14m | 10:35PM0.26m | 10:56AM0.11m | 11:07PM0.25m | 11:29AM0.13m | 11:40PM0.26m | 12:04PM0.18m | 00:16AM0.31m | 12:42PM0.28m | 00:56AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 10 | SSE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 5 | S 9 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 84 | 77 | 44 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 35 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 55 | 157 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 5 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 28 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 52 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 27 | 65 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 15 | S 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 18 | S 9 | S 15 | S 13 | N 9 | N 9 | S 17 | S 16 | N 9 | — | — | S 9 | SSE 15 | S 9 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 38 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 16 | 22 | 13 | 104 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SSE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 65 | 39 | 42 | — | 8 | 65 | 39 | — | — | 84 | 112 | 194 | 179 | 123 | 164 | 225 | 221 | 154 | 264 | 219 | 383 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 622 | 1191 | 1191 | 1374 | 1624 | 658 | 1191 | 1191 | 621 | 621 | 1191 | 1191 | 1107 | 1191 | 1107 | 1107 | 1191 | 1191 | 1107 | 1191 | 376 |
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