Vale Figueira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 WEST
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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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Vale Figueira surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,513 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with WNW swell.

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 Friday (May 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vale Figueira in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 31st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
10
1
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.3
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
7
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
2.1
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
0.7
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
139
229
102
152
183
195
166
199
531
488
505
455
373
296
396
277
372
395
192
514
530
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
NW
15
N
5
NNW
15
NW
20
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
25
N
20
N
30
NNW
30
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
35
N
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:32PM2.49m
1:49AM2.46m
2:09PM2.56m
2:27AM2.48m
2:44PM2.61m
3:04AM2.49m
3:19PM2.64m
3:40AM2.47m
3:54PM2.64m
4:16AM2.42m
4:31PM2.60m
4:53AM2.36m
5:08PM2.55m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.54m
7:54AM0.49m
8:17PM0.47m
8:28AM0.47m
8:53PM0.42m
9:02AM0.46m
9:29PM0.40m
9:37AM0.47m
10:05PM0.42m
10:12AM0.51m
10:42PM0.47m
10:47AM0.56m
11:21PM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:46
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:49
8:50
8:51
Temp °C
24
21
18
23
21
18
24
20
17
22
22
18
21
20
18
18
18
15
21
20
16
23
21
16
22
20
16
21
16
13
17
17
14
17
16
14
13
12
9
16
15
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
10
1
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
1.1
NW
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
139
229
102
85
183
195
166
119
531
488
505
455
373
296
140
100
73
91
191
514
530
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.4
SE
6
0.4
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
12
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.2
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
NW
11
0.1
S
15
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
14
0.1
S
14
0.5
NW
15
Energy kJ
71
9
64
152
33
14
22
187
16
7
7
7
7
3
5
5
4
44
192
4
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SW
16
0.2
ESE
5
0.6
NW
10
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
14
10
2
60
9
9
8
8
8
5
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
1.3
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
6
1.9
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
6
2.1
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.3
NW
6
1.3
NW
6
Energy kJ
72
62
149
154
199
406
228
181
320
192
202
396
277
372
395
178
104
104
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
5
21
5
0
22
22
22
243
22
22
243
164
22
240
244
718
244
406
21
255
452
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
2
3
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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.

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