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Vale Figueira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
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Vale Figueira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vale Figueira sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vale Figueira this week:
The surf forecast for Vale Figueira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vale Figueira in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vale Figueira over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1006 | 634 | 1324 | 5016 | 9803 | 8344 | 7789 | 4689 | 2084 | 1518 | 895 | 1112 | 1812 | 1408 | 836 | 724 | 4770 | 6149 | 4391 | 3462 | 4823 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:40PM 2.48 | 6:01AM 2.26 | 6:16PM 2.31 | 6:41AM 2.06 | 7:01PM 2.13 | 7:35AM 1.88 | 8:08PM 1.99 | 9:02AM 1.78 | 9:42PM 1.96 | 10:41AM 1.83 | 11:06PM 2.08 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:48PM 0.57 | 11:57AM 0.72 | 12:28AM 0.76 | 12:36PM 0.90 | 1:19AM 0.95 | 1:30PM 1.06 | 2:37AM 1.07 | 2:57PM 1.15 | 4:20AM 1.06 | 4:38PM 1.09 | |||||||||||||
Mon 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | ||
| Sunset | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||
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Information about the Vale Figueira Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vale Figueira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vale Figueira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vale Figueira 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 (Vale Figueira) 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 Vale Figueira 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.
Vale Figueira is 23 km (14 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.












