Surf Forecasts:
Vale do Lobo surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, WNW swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vale do Lobo this week:
The surf forecast for Vale do Lobo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vale do Lobo in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vale do Lobo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell ya, it's Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Vale do Lobo. I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch ahead. We're looking at a real flat spell that's gonna drag on for over a week, so don't be in a rush to wax up.
The whole 16-day window is a grim one for surfers. The first real chance of anything half-decent doesn't show up until Sunday, July 26th, and even then, it's a mixed bag. From now until then, we've got about a 10-day gap of nothing but tiny, weak waves that aren't worth the paddle out. The combined swell energy is barely registering, all readings under 30 - that's whisper-quiet water.
The water temp is sitting at 72°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year down at Vale do Lobo.
So, the only time the ocean even tries to wake up is on the afternoon of Sunday, July 26th. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the WNW, with a combined energy of 101 (moderate), but the period is a short 6 seconds. That's weak, windswell rubbish. To make matters worse, the wind is a moderate cross-onshore out of the WNW, so it's going to be choppy and messy. This isn't a day for a surfboard; with that wind and those conditions, a kite would have a much better time.
Then, on Monday, July 27th afternoon, we get another pulse, 3 ft from the WNW, but again, a short 6-second period and onshore wind from the W. More chop, more mess.
There are a few glassy mornings scattered around, like on Thursday, July 23rd and Tuesday, July 28th, but there's no swell to go with them. The waves are just too small to ride. It's a painful outlook, but this area does see these flat spells, so it's not a huge surprise. Stay tuned, forecasts can change. Until then, keep the boards in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | WNW 7 | WSW 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
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 kJ | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 11 | 39 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:40PM3.17m | 5:10AM2.77m | 5:26PM3.08m | 5:54AM2.67m | 6:11PM2.92m | 6:39AM2.53m | 6:57PM2.70m | 7:26AM2.38m | 7:45PM2.46m | 8:17AM2.23m | 8:40PM2.23m | 9:16AM2.12m | 9:45PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM0.11m | 10:58PM-0.03m | 11:05AM0.17m | 11:43PM0.09m | 11:49AM0.28m | 00:27AM0.26m | 12:34PM0.44m | 1:11AM0.45m | 1:22PM0.63m | 1:57AM0.66m | 2:16PM0.80m | 2:50AM0.83m | 3:21PM0.94m | 3:54AM0.96m | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 29 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 4 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 4 | WNW 7 | WSW 11 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 10 | W 4 |
| kJ | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 9 | W 4 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 6 | SW 9 | — | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | SW 11 | W 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 6 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 2 | WNW 4 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | N 3 | WSW 5 | NNW 3 | N 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 3 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 13 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 307 | 950 | 168 | 412 | 1210 | 709 | 266 | 957 | 117 | 352 | 739 | 117 | 352 | 828 | 294 | 294 | 717 | 105 | 216 | 743 | 105 |
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The above surf forecast table for Vale do Lobo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vale do Lobo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vale do Lobo 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 do Lobo) 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).
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