Zavial Surf Forecast

/ Algarve (42 surf breaks) /

Portugal (226 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (37.05° N 8.87° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Zavial surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 05 Nov 2025 WET

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

Today's Zavial sea temperature is 20.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zavial this week:

The surf forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zavial in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 06) at 6PM.

Wave Type	Time (WET) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	6AM (Thu 6th Nov)	13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf	6AM (Thu 6th Nov)	13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful	9AM (Wed 12th Nov)	15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days.

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12 Days Hourly

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	1	2	4	5	4	4	1	1	2	4	3	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	2	0	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WNW	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Period(s) (?)	14	10	13	13	13	12	12	12	11	11	16	16	15	14	15	16	16	15	14	13	13
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1158	1389	4310	4507	3550	1415	668	754	817	901	2269	4151	2516	1966	2846	3792	3154	2361	1842	1229	2490
Wind (km/h)	SW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	SW	WSW	N	NNE	NNW	N	NNE	NW	W	WSW	NNW	NW	SW	SW	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		1:43PM 3.11	2:06AM 3.13		2:29PM 3.09	2:50AM 3.13		3:17PM 2.97		3:36AM 3.04	4:07PM 2.77		4:25AM 2.89	5:01PM 2.53		5:21AM 2.70		6:03PM 2.29	6:26AM 2.51		7:17PM 2.12
Low Tide / height (m)			7:51PM -0.09	8:14AM -0.10		8:34PM -0.03	9:01AM -0.08		9:18PM 0.10	9:50AM 0.04		10:05PM 0.30	10:43AM 0.23		10:56PM 0.52	11:44AM 0.45		11:56PM 0.73		12:57PM 0.64	1:10AM 0.90

	Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11
Sunrise	7:03	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:05	-	-	7:05	-	-	7:07	-	-	7:07	-	-	7:09	-	-
Sunset	-	5:34	-	-	5:32	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:29	-

Rain (mm)	6	-	1	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	1	16
Temp. °C	21	19	18	18	18	18	19	19	17	17	17	16	16	17	17	18	18	17	19	19	19
Feels °C (?)	17	13	13	13	14	15	15	17	14	15	13	13	15	14	16	15	15	14	15	15	14

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Information about the Zavial Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Zavial provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zavial can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zavial 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 (Zavial) 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 Zavial 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.

Zavial is 19 km (12 miles) from Lagos. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, 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.