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Zambujeira do Mar surfForecast / Alentejo / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 02 Dec 2025 WETForecast 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
17.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zambujeira do Mar this week:
The surf forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zambujeira do Mar in the next 12 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 3rd Dec) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 3rd Dec) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 3rd Dec) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 16 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 4736 | 8607 | 9737 | 8262 | 5953 | 3536 | 3293 | 2610 | 3567 | 8305 | 7167 | 5497 | 8869 | 7334 | 3665 | 2615 | 2242 | 1717 | 1587 | 1581 | 5861 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | off | on | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:21AM 2.76 | 12:43PM 2.83 | 1:09AM 2.92 | 1:35PM 2.90 | 1:57AM 3.03 | 2:25PM 2.90 | 2:45AM 3.07 | 3:15PM 2.83 | 3:33AM 3.05 | 4:05PM 2.71 | 4:23AM 2.95 | 4:57PM 2.54 | 5:15AM 2.81 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:05PM 0.22 | 6:30AM 0.22 | 6:53PM 0.12 | 7:21AM 0.06 | 7:41PM 0.07 | 8:11AM -0.03 | 8:28PM 0.08 | 9:01AM -0.04 | 9:15PM 0.15 | 9:51AM 0.03 | 10:02PM 0.26 | 10:43AM 0.16 | 10:51PM 0.41 | 11:38AM 0.33 | |||||||||
Tue 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | ||
| Sunset | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | ||
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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 12 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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