
Surf Forecasts:
Vale do Lobo surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vale do Lobo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 19 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
89 | 57 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 208 | 270 | 223 | 151 | 83 | 81 | 42 | 24 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:41PM1.77m | 10:22AM1.94m | 11:20PM1.85m | 11:42AM2.08m | 00:19AM2.02m | 12:33PM2.28m | 1:00AM2.22m | 1:11PM2.50m | 1:35AM2.42m | 1:45PM2.70m | 2:07AM2.61m | 2:17PM2.86m | 2:38AM2.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:35AM1.20m | 5:01PM1.08m | 5:19AM1.11m | 6:10PM0.91m | 6:17AM0.92m | 6:52PM0.71m | 6:57AM0.71m | 7:26PM0.50m | 7:32AM0.51m | 7:58PM0.30m | 8:05AM0.33m | 8:28PM0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | WSW 12 | SE 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 |
37 | 167 | 204 | 99 | 262 | 164 | 67 | 118 | 59 | 28 | 24 | 208 | 270 | 223 | 151 | 83 | 81 | 42 | 24 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | ESE 7 | WSW 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
89 | 57 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 5 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | W 7 | — | W 14 | W 9 | W 9 | ESE 7 | W 19 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | W 7 |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 15 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
— | — | 355 | 199 | 455 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 0 | 76 | 62 | 2 | 75 | 75 | 2 | 2 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 14 |
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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.










