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Sanguessuga surfForecast / Alentejo / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 11 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sanguessuga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sanguessuga sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sanguessuga this week:
The surf forecast for Sanguessuga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sanguessuga in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sanguessuga over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | NNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | |
296 | 168 | 107 | 85 | 68 | 29 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 60 | 330 | 734 | 828 | 739 | 513 | 461 | 297 | 151 | 126 | 440 | 746 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:17PM2.81m | 11:57AM2.75m | 00:13AM2.97m | 12:46PM2.96m | 1:02AM3.14m | 1:31PM3.17m | 1:49AM3.29m | 2:15PM3.35m | 2:35AM3.38m | 2:58PM3.48m | 3:21AM3.41m | 3:43PM3.54m | 4:09AM3.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM1.39m | 5:41AM1.15m | 5:58PM1.21m | 6:30AM0.97m | 6:48PM1.00m | 7:15AM0.79m | 7:35PM0.80m | 7:58AM0.65m | 8:20PM0.63m | 8:40AM0.56m | 9:05PM0.52m | 9:23AM0.55m | 9:52PM0.49m | 10:08AM0.60m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | 8:39 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 11 | NW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 9 | — | NW 15 | WNW 13 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
 kJ | 282 | 126 | 72 | 37 | 68 | 29 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 46 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 513 | — | 8 | 16 | 124 | 440 | 746 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | WNW 17 | NW 12 | NW 10 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 12 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 29 | 36 | 27 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 9 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | W 11 | N 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 25 | — | 21 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | — | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 296 | 168 | 107 | 85 | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 60 | 330 | 734 | 828 | 739 | — | 461 | 297 | 151 | 126 | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 312 | 12 | 62 | 150 | 12 | 9 | 100 | 98 | 378 | 492 | 621 | 105 | 644 | 105 | 97 | 539 | 105 | 63 | 96 | 13 | 2 |
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Information about the Sanguessuga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sanguessuga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sanguessuga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sanguessuga 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 (Sanguessuga) 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 Sanguessuga 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.
Sanguessuga is 8 km (5 miles) from Sines. If you plan a holiday in Portugal - Alentejo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sines. Sines has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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