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Zavial surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zavial this week:
The surf forecast for Zavial over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zavial in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zavial over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 254 | 1044 | 954 | 3531 | 3441 | 2411 | 1211 | 812 | 787 | 748 | 504 | 328 | 225 | 173 | 78 | 55 | 45 | 42 | 163 | 127 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
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Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 16 |
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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 16 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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