Albufeira Surf Report & Forecast
Albufeira, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
5
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
3.6
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
3.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
8s
WIND GUSTS
6kt
AIR TEMP
13°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
3ft @
13s
13s
PRECIPITATION
0.3mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.9ft | 10s | WSW | 6kt | NE | 6kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 4.9ft | 9s | WSW | 6kt | NNE | 5kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 4.8ft | 9s | WSW | 8kt | NNE | 10kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 4.6ft | 9s | WSW | 10kt | NE | 15kt | 12°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 4.5ft | 9s | WSW | 12kt | NE | 20kt | 12°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 4.4ft | 9s | WSW | 11kt | NE | 17kt | 12°C | 17°C | 0.2mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 4.2ft | 9s | WSW | 9kt | NE | 14kt | 12°C | 17°C | 0.4mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 4ft | 9s | WSW | 8kt | NE | 11kt | 12°C | 17°C | 0.5mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 3.9ft | 9s | WSW | 7kt | NE | 9kt | 12°C | 17°C | 0.4mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 3.7ft | 9s | WSW | 6kt | NNE | 8kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0.3mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 8s | WSW | 5kt | NNE | 6kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0.3mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 3.4ft | 8s | WSW | 5kt | NW | 6kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0.2mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 3.3ft | 8s | WSW | 5kt | W | 5kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0.2mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 3.2ft | 8s | WSW | 6kt | SSW | 5kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 3.1ft | 8s | WSW | 5kt | SW | 4kt | 15°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 3ft | 8s | WSW | 5kt | SW | 4kt | 14°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 8s | WSW | 4kt | SW | 4kt | 14°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 8s | WSW | 4kt | WSW | 4kt | 14°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 8s | WSW | 4kt | WSW | 4kt | 14°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 8s | WSW | 4kt | WSW | 4kt | 14°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 8s | WSW | 4kt | W | 4kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | WSW | 5kt | W | 4kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 10s | WSW | 5kt | WNW | 5kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 10s | WSW | 4kt | WNW | 5kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0.1mm |
Friday
Apr 10EXCELLENT12 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.0ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 12-16°C
Saturday
Apr 11POOR1 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-4.7ft 💨 8-22kt 🌡️ 12-20°C
Sunday
Apr 12POORCheck individual hours
🌊 4.5-5.5ft 💨 15-23kt 🌡️ 10-18°C
Monday
Apr 13FAIR1 good hours
🌊 2.8-4.6ft 💨 9-15kt 🌡️ 11-17°C
Tuesday
Apr 14GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.1ft 💨 6-11kt 🌡️ 13-20°C
Wednesday
Apr 15EXCELLENT12 excellent hours
🌊 2.5-3.0ft 💨 2-11kt 🌡️ 15-20°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.0ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:3-12kt NE
Water Temperature:16-17°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Albufeira is a sheltered beach break in The Algarve that is typically flat in summer, favoring left-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a South swell from windswells or groundswells combined with offshore winds from the North-Northeast. The break provides good surf at all stages of the tide. The spot is rarely crowded. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in January.
Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Albufeira | Neighborhood: Bairro dos Pescadores | County: Faro | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 8200-089 | Road: Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho | Full Address: Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho, Bairro dos Pescadores, Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-089, Portugal
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionS
Ideal Wind DirectionNNE
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