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Tonel surf break

Tonel surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 26 Jan 2026 WET
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Tonel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tonel sea temperature is
15.3° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Jan 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tonel in the next 12 days are 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 27th Jan)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 27th Jan)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 28th Jan)28ft (8.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tonel over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly severe gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
6
W
6.5
WNW
6
WNW
8
W
8.5
WNW
7
WNW
6
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)141313141414161716151413191816161515141410
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)550443301100614670151592656436967250781655312357695647902393416672104611128885065488366336094397
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
55
SW
60
W
50
W
45
SW
45
WNW
30
WSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
35
W
25
NW
15
SW
30
SW
40
WNW
25
NW
20
W
20
SW
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
60
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
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on		ononcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:58PM
2.25
8:32AM
2.25
9:19PM
2.23
10:01AM
2.21
10:42PM
2.33
11:23AM
2.31
11:52PM
2.53
12:29PM
2.47
12:50AM
2.76
1:22PM
2.64
1:39AM
2.96
2:08PM
2.76
2:24AM
3.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:06AM
0.78
2:49PM
0.77
3:37AM
0.79
4:16PM
0.77
5:05AM
0.67
5:33PM
0.65
6:15AM
0.46
6:34PM
0.48
7:11AM
0.24
7:24PM
0.31
7:59AM
0.08
8:08PM
0.18
8:42AM
-0.02
Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:39--7:39--7:37--7:37
Sunset5:52--5:53--5:54--5:55--5:58--5:59--6:00--
cloud
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light rain
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rain showers
clear
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-1121372--4---1--51-13
Temp. °C171615141616171716161514151714141517161617
Feels °C (?)11843210810101191111111111111310117
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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.

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