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Zavial surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 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 Friday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s 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 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) 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 1.8m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 26th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon night, light winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 8 | 12 | 20 | 61 | 113 | 134 | 131 | 212 | 148 | 60 | 54 | 37 | 130 | 88 | 267 | 580 | 2232 | 3805 | 3315 | 2153 | 2208 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:48AM 2.47 | 2:03PM 2.79 | 2:32AM 2.61 | 2:45PM 2.94 | 3:10AM 2.71 | 3:23PM 3.02 | 3:46AM 2.75 | 3:58PM 3.03 | 4:19AM 2.75 | 4:32PM 2.97 | 4:51AM 2.71 | 5:04PM 2.84 | 5:22AM 2.62 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:39PM 0.42 | 7:50AM 0.50 | 8:24PM 0.26 | 8:31AM 0.35 | 9:03PM 0.15 | 9:08AM 0.25 | 9:38PM 0.10 | 9:42AM 0.20 | 10:10PM 0.11 | 10:15AM 0.21 | 10:41PM 0.17 | 10:47AM 0.27 | 11:11PM 0.28 | 11:19AM 0.38 | |||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | ||
| Sunset | 8:21 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 16 | ||
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The wind is still offshore at Zavial (fresh winds from the NW at Faro Airport 81 km from Zavial). No surfable waves
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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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