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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 WEST
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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zavial in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 2nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 764 | 835 | 1292 | 790 | 351 | 398 | 1336 | 1101 | 381 | 247 | 205 | 96 | 22 | 78 | 90 | 73 | 68 | 46 | 58 | 72 | 121 | 108 | 116 | 55 | 38 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:03PM 2.98 | 5:34AM 2.69 | 5:52PM 2.79 | 6:29AM 2.43 | 6:49PM 2.58 | 7:33AM 2.19 | 7:56PM 2.39 | 8:50AM 2.04 | 9:15PM 2.28 | 10:13AM 2.01 | 10:33PM 2.28 | 11:23AM 2.09 | 11:36PM 2.34 | 12:16PM 2.21 | 12:26AM 2.42 | 12:57PM 2.35 | 1:07AM 2.50 | 1:32PM 2.47 | 1:43AM 2.56 | 2:04PM 2.58 | 2:17AM 2.60 | 2:36PM 2.66 | 2:51AM 2.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:45AM 0.16 | 11:17PM 0.11 | 11:32AM 0.38 | 12:10AM 0.33 | 12:23PM 0.62 | 1:13AM 0.57 | 1:24PM 0.84 | 2:30AM 0.75 | 2:43PM 0.98 | 3:57AM 0.81 | 4:11PM 1.00 | 5:12AM 0.77 | 5:24PM 0.92 | 6:06AM 0.68 | 6:17PM 0.80 | 6:47AM 0.59 | 6:58PM 0.68 | 7:21AM 0.51 | 7:34PM 0.57 | 7:51AM 0.44 | 8:07PM 0.47 | 8:22AM 0.39 | 8:40PM 0.40 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:31 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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