Tonel surf break

Tonel surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 WEST
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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
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Tonel surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 4,262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tonel this week:

The surf forecast for Tonel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tonel in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tonel over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNW
6
1.9
NW
6
2.4
NNW
7
1.5
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
2.4
NW
7
3.5
NW
13
3
NW
13
3
NW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.8
NW
11
3
NW
13
2.5
NW
12
2.3
NW
11
2.5
NW
11
2.3
NW
10
2
NW
10
1.7
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
269
525
781
825
530
275
511
4023
3113
2576
793
527
690
3357
2044
1399
1459
968
712
421
Wind (km/h)
40
NNW
40
NNW
45
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
45
NNW
45
N
35
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
40
NNW
45
N
35
N
30
NNW
30
N
30
N
25
NNW
25
N
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:14AM2.43m
4:29PM2.62m
4:51AM2.37m
5:06PM2.56m
5:28AM2.28m
5:45PM2.50m
6:08AM2.20m
6:26PM2.42m
6:53AM2.13m
7:12PM2.36m
7:45AM2.09m
8:04PM2.32m
8:44AM2.09m
9:02PM2.31m
Low Tide
10:10AM0.51m
10:40PM0.48m
10:45AM0.57m
11:19PM0.55m
11:22AM0.63m
11:59PM0.63m
12:02PM0.70m
00:43AM0.70m
12:46PM0.78m
1:33AM0.74m
1:38PM0.84m
2:28AM0.74m
2:39PM0.87m
3:28AM0.70m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:50
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
Temp °C
17
16
16
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
18
21
22
21
22
11
9
10
11
12
12
10
8
8
10
9
14
13
11
8
12
13
16
18
17
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.1
S
13
1.3
WNW
14
2.3
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.1
NW
14
2.2
WNW
13
2.5
NW
12
2.3
NW
11
2.5
NW
11
2.3
NW
10
2
NW
10
1.7
NNW
9
Energy kJ
105
57
170
781
825
530
275
3
597
1915
793
527
459
1673
2044
1399
1459
968
712
421
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
S
15
0.5
WNW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
NNW
11
0.6
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
15
4
128
4
3
3
186
157
30
41
31
158
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.4
NW
10
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
5
4
4
25
88
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNW
6
1.9
NW
6
2.4
NNW
7
1.9
NNW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.6
NNW
6
1.8
NW
6
2.4
NW
7
3.5
NW
13
3
NW
13
3
NW
13
1.8
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
10
1.8
NW
11
3
NW
13
Energy kJ
154
269
525
397
323
196
245
511
4023
3113
2576
279
223
690
3357
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
1
4
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
714
282
302
21
118
189
381
282
240
189
240
21
21
225
21
17
140
66
66
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
1
4
4
2
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
6
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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 16 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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