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Lat Long: 37.52° N 8.79° W

Zambujeira do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zambujeira do Mar sea temperature is
21.7°C
1.2° 

Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, NW swell with 925 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zambujeira do Mar this week:

The surf forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zambujeira do Mar in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 8th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 8th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 15th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
2
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
3
3
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
8
2
NNW
10
2
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
10
1.6
NNW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
1.4
NW
12
1.5
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
741
632
588
530
253
256
202
129
142
125
244
168
565
524
540
386
296
203
154
108
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
15
N
10
NE
10
NE
15
NW
5
NNW
5
ENE
15
WNW
10
NNE
10
N
20
NW
5
NE
5
NE
15
WNW
5
ENE
5
NE
15
NW
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:41PM2.86m
2:08AM2.73m
2:21PM2.95m
2:44AM2.83m
2:58PM2.97m
3:18AM2.88m
3:33PM2.92m
3:51AM2.86m
4:08PM2.80m
4:23AM2.79m
4:41PM2.65m
4:55AM2.67m
5:16PM2.46m
Low Tide
8:00PM0.13m
8:10AM0.22m
8:35PM0.06m
8:47AM0.13m
9:08PM0.06m
9:21AM0.11m
9:39PM0.11m
9:55AM0.14m
10:09PM0.22m
10:28AM0.24m
10:40PM0.36m
11:03AM0.38m
11:12PM0.53m
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Temp °C
25
26
22
27
28
22
26
23
18
23
23
18
23
21
18
27
24
21
27
23
19
Feels °C
22
22
21
24
24
19
23
19
19
20
21
19
22
19
18
25
22
21
25
21
20
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Information about the Zambujeira do Mar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Zambujeira do Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zambujeira do Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zambujeira do Mar 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 (Zambujeira do Mar) 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 Zambujeira do Mar 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.

Zambujeira do Mar is 48 km (30 miles) from Lagos. If you plan a holiday in Portugal - Alentejo, 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.

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