Surf Forecasts:
Vale do Lobo surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, WNW swell with 28 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vale do Lobo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vale do Lobo in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vale do Lobo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Vale do Lobo. I’ve got the whole 16‑day window from July 14 right through to July 29, and I’m not gonna sugar‑coat it – there’s nothing worth paddling out for. Every single forecast slot shows “poor surf conditions”. The swell barely tickles the beach, never getting above 2 ft, and when it does bump up a touch the wind is usually onshore or cross‑onshore, messing up any chance of a clean face. The combined swell energy stays weak to moderate at best – you’re looking at values like 15 to 82 – but even the bigger numbers (like 82 on the morning of the 28th) come with messy winds and tiny waves.
This is a beginner‑friendly spot, exposed to WSW swell, and it’s fairly consistent here normally, but this stretch is just dead. Water temperature is sitting about 73 °F, which is a touch warmer than usual for the time of year, but that’s the only notable thing. If you’re a surfer, leave the board at home. The entire forecast is a blank run – no standouts, no hidden gems. Sometimes the Algarve goes quiet like this, and unfortunately this is one of those times. Keep an eye on the long‑range because forecasts can shift, but right now it’s a solid “no”.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 4 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 7 | SW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:05PM3.07m | 3:36AM2.83m | 3:54PM3.16m | 4:24AM2.83m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24PM-0.02m | 9:35AM0.12m | 10:12PM-0.06m | 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 | ||||||||
 |  |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | |
 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 11 | W 4 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 4 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 7 | WNW 4 | W 5 | SE 6 | W 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | S 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 6 | W 7 | SW 10 | W 9 | ESE 5 | W 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | WSW 10 | W 7 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | E 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 10 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | NW 4 | N 3 | WSW 6 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 2 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 8 | — | 3 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 625 | 82 | 124 | 625 | 105 | 216 | 958 | 168 | 352 | 1235 | 151 | 349 | 749 | 136 | 105 | 534 | 3 | 537 | 412 | 297 |
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Vale do Lobo surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest