Surf Forecasts:
Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with NW 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 (Jun 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zambujeira do Mar in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
408 | 307 | 249 | 184 | 162 | 108 | 330 | 520 | 471 | 341 | 248 | 175 | 76 | 75 | 190 | 124 | 155 | 276 | 214 | 281 | 331 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:54AM2.41m | 00:15AM2.53m | 12:49PM2.59m | 1:13AM2.66m | 1:41PM2.76m | 2:08AM2.76m | 2:32PM2.91m | 3:01AM2.82m | 3:22PM3.02m | 3:53AM2.82m | 4:13PM3.06m | 4:45AM2.77m | 5:03PM3.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:00PM0.58m | 6:30AM0.39m | 6:59PM0.39m | 7:24AM0.28m | 7:54PM0.21m | 8:15AM0.19m | 8:47PM0.07m | 9:05AM0.14m | 9:39PM-0.01m | 9:55AM0.14m | 10:31PM-0.01m | 10:44AM0.19m | 11:24PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 20 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 17 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — |
408 | 307 | 249 | 184 | 162 | 108 | 330 | 520 | 471 | 341 | 248 | 175 | 76 | 56 | 28 | 39 | 39 | 137 | 214 | 281 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NNW 8 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | — | WNW 7 | N 9 | — |
— | 3 | 7 | 39 | 54 | 56 | 44 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 27 | — | 31 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | S 12 | NW 14 | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 22 | 30 | 14 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 35 | 75 | 190 | 124 | 155 | 276 | 99 | 80 | 331 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 49 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 29 | 592 | 29 | 29 | 562 | 29 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
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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.










