Surf Forecasts:
Vale Figueira surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 492 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 (Sep 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vale Figueira over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
427 | 332 | 251 | 427 | 352 | 107 | 219 | 178 | 122 | 62 | 51 | 46 | 75 | 101 | 118 | 118 | 83 | 83 | 160 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:06PM2.88m | 5:27AM2.70m | 5:44PM2.74m | 6:07AM2.59m | 6:28PM2.55m | 6:54AM2.44m | 7:23PM2.32m | 7:55AM2.28m | 8:39PM2.13m | 9:20AM2.19m | 10:17PM2.06m | 10:56AM2.26m | 11:48PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:15PM0.17m | 11:29AM0.27m | 11:52PM0.30m | 12:11PM0.40m | 00:35AM0.49m | 1:02PM0.58m | 1:29AM0.70m | 2:11PM0.76m | 2:46AM0.87m | 3:49PM0.83m | 4:27AM0.91m | 5:30PM0.72m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 8 | SW 15 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 |
33 | 222 | 251 | 8 | 8 | 95 | 9 | 178 | 122 | 62 | 51 | 46 | 75 | 101 | 118 | 118 | 83 | 83 | 160 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | NNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 6 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | WNW 8 |
10 | 10 | 9 | — | 8 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 48 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 96 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SE 5 | SW 14 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
427 | 332 | 154 | 427 | 352 | 107 | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 7 | 5 | 34 | 36 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 258 | 61 | 592 | 28 | 9 | 167 | 5 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 60 |
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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.











