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Zambujeira do Mar surfForecast / Alentejo / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 30 Mar 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zambujeira do Mar sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 736 | 574 | 658 | 973 | 1200 | 1289 | 1218 | 591 | 418 | 252 | 326 | 172 | 177 | 255 | 480 | 590 | 913 | 1929 | 1671 | 1191 | 854 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | glass | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:10AM 2.84 | 2:35PM 2.70 | 2:47AM 2.92 | 3:09PM 2.79 | 3:21AM 2.93 | 3:40PM 2.82 | 3:54AM 2.88 | 4:11PM 2.81 | 4:26AM 2.78 | 4:41PM 2.74 | 4:57AM 2.63 | 5:11PM 2.63 | 5:30AM 2.45 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:59PM 0.38 | 8:27AM 0.16 | 8:36PM 0.25 | 9:00AM 0.10 | 9:09PM 0.17 | 9:30AM 0.10 | 9:42PM 0.15 | 9:59AM 0.14 | 10:13PM 0.19 | 10:28AM 0.24 | 10:45PM 0.27 | 10:57AM 0.38 | 11:17PM 0.40 | 11:27AM 0.54 | |||||||||
Mon 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | ||
| Sunset | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | ||
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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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