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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tonel this week:
The surf forecast for Tonel over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tonel in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 05) at 9PM.
Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 4th Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 8th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 7th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tonel over the next 12 days.
Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 266 | 2113 | 1655 | 1008 | 677 | 204 | 157 | 318 | 480 | 545 | 1547 | 3775 | 2736 | 3065 | 2144 | 1582 | 1174 | 1729 | 2211 | 2334 | 2629 | 1935 | 1686 | 3166 | 2764 | 2454 | 1465 | 624 | 444 | 444 | 343 | 299 | 604 | 1378 | 1100 | 1333 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross | off | glass | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:34PM 1.92 | 7:54AM 2.14 | 8:44PM 1.92 | 9:00AM 2.13 | 9:48PM 2.00 | 10:00AM 2.17 | 10:41PM 2.13 | 10:52AM 2.25 | 11:26PM 2.28 | 11:38AM 2.36 | 12:06AM 2.44 | 12:21PM 2.47 | 12:45AM 2.59 | 1:02PM 2.57 | 1:23AM 2.72 | 1:44PM 2.66 | 2:03AM 2.82 | 2:26PM 2.70 | 2:45AM 2.89 | 3:10PM 2.69 | 3:28AM 2.91 | 3:56PM 2.64 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:16PM 0.89 | 1:20AM 1.03 | 2:24PM 0.92 | 2:33AM 1.05 | 3:28PM 0.88 | 3:43AM 1.00 | 4:22PM 0.80 | 4:40AM 0.89 | 5:08PM 0.69 | 5:28AM 0.75 | 5:49PM 0.57 | 6:11AM 0.59 | 6:28PM 0.45 | 6:52AM 0.44 | 7:08PM 0.36 | 7:33AM 0.31 | 7:47PM 0.29 | 8:15AM 0.22 | 8:28PM 0.25 | 8:58AM 0.17 | 9:10PM 0.26 | 9:44AM 0.17 | 9:55PM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
Rain (mm) | 3 | 2 | - | 5 | 14 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue morning, light winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Sat morning). |
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Information about the Tonel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tonel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tonel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tonel 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 (Tonel) 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 Tonel 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.
Tonel is 27 km (17 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.