Vale Figueira surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 07 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
17.0° 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 Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vale Figueira in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 9th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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2
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
8
1.8
SW
7
3
SW
9
3
SW
10
3
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
9
2.1
W
9
2.1
W
10
2
W
9
2
WSW
8
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
50
67
45
334
1379
1563
1575
1019
691
787
650
511
260
166
128
72
76
56
49
35
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
5
N
20
S
30
SSE
30
S
35
SW
30
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
W
10
NW
15
NNW
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
6:45PM2.24m
7:16AM1.97m
7:42PM2.15m
8:24AM1.90m
8:51PM2.12m
9:40AM1.92m
10:01PM2.17m
10:49AM2.05m
11:04PM2.30m
11:45AM2.24m
11:58PM2.47m
12:34PM2.45m
00:47AM2.65m
Low Tide
1:04AM0.85m
1:10PM0.94m
2:07AM0.93m
2:17PM1.01m
3:22AM0.92m
3:34PM1.00m
4:31AM0.81m
4:45PM0.89m
5:29AM0.63m
5:44PM0.72m
6:18AM0.44m
6:35PM0.52m
7:03AM0.25m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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6:33
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:28
6:28
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8:29
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:35
10
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
14
17
18
15
17
17
15
17
17
15
18
18
16
18
18
16
18
18
16
16
12
12
12
13
10
11
12
13
14
13
13
14
14
15
15
16
16
16
16
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
W
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
3
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
9
2.1
W
9
2.1
W
10
2
W
9
0.9
NNW
12
1.5
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
0.8
NNW
11
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.4
NNW
9
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
57
50
67
45
90
85
82
1575
1019
691
787
650
247
237
135
128
72
76
56
29
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NW
8
0.2
NNW
14
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.6
S
6
0.6
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.1
SW
17
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
8
0.1
SW
13
0.4
NNW
9
Energy kJ
25
22
25
42
16
20
47
57
47
26
128
209
12
260
166
55
49
30
26
7
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNW
10
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
9
1
7
7
2
6
2
42
22
14
12
12
10
10
10
8
8
8
3
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
7
0.8
S
4
1.8
SW
7
3
SW
9
3
SW
10
2
WSW
8
0.8
SW
7
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
43
18
334
1379
1563
511
52
49
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
4
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
597
8
61
61
415
599
673
0
610
268
12
61
273
0
0
239
12
22
239
164
657
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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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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