Vale do Lobo surf break

Vale do Lobo surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 WET
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Vale do Lobo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vale do Lobo sea temperature is
15.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Mar 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 25s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vale do Lobo in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 16th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 22nd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 22nd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
W
1
W
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
1.6
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
3
S
Period(s) (?)1313211816151416151415151413138109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)232165144625636456247424786697102881158930712728489110377558201560
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
ENE
25
E
15
ENE
35
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
25
S
35
SSE
50
SE
30
S
30
S
35
E
40
SE
40
SE
40
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSE
20
ESE
35
SE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:28AM
2.53
12:52PM
2.46
1:03AM
2.76
1:26PM
2.66
1:37AM
2.95
1:59PM
2.83
2:11AM
3.09
2:33PM
2.95
2:47AM
3.14
3:09PM
3.00
3:25AM
3.10
3:46PM
2.97
4:05AM
2.97
4:26PM
2.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:44AM
0.46
6:50PM
0.46
7:17AM
0.24
7:24PM
0.26
7:49AM
0.05
7:58PM
0.11
8:23AM
-0.06
8:33PM
0.00
8:57AM
-0.10
9:10PM
-0.03
9:33AM
-0.04
9:49PM
0.03
10:11AM
0.10
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-6:41--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33-
Sunset--6:38--6:39--6:40--6:42--6:43--6:44--6:45
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
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rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------924102134713-1952
Temp. °C171819151616151616161414151615161616141515
Feels °C (?)1311141311121212101188710881212111011
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Information about the Vale do Lobo Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Vale do Lobo 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 do Lobo is 4 km (2 miles) from Quarteira. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quarteira. Quarteira has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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