Julias Surf Report & Forecast
Almancil, Portugal
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WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
23°C
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7s
PRECIPITATION
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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 | POOR | 0.6ft | 8s | WSW | 12kt | NW | 18kt | 22°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 0.6ft | 8s | WSW | 10kt | NNW | 15kt | 22°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 0.9ft | 7s | WSW | 9kt | NW | 13kt | 21°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 1.2ft | 6s | W | 9kt | NW | 11kt | 21°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 1.5ft | 4s | W | 8kt | NW | 9kt | 21°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 4s | W | 8kt | NW | 10kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 4s | W | 8kt | NNW | 10kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 4s | W | 8kt | NNW | 11kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 4s | W | 6kt | NNW | 8kt | 21°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 4s | W | 4kt | N | 6kt | 22°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1ft | 4s | W | 2kt | N | 4kt | 23°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 5kt | NW | 6kt | 23°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 1.2ft | 6s | W | 8kt | W | 9kt | 23°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 1.3ft | 7s | WSW | 11kt | SW | 11kt | 24°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 1ft | 7s | SW | 12kt | SW | 13kt | 24°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 8s | SSW | 13kt | SW | 15kt | 24°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 0.2ft | 8s | S | 14kt | SW | 17kt | 24°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 0.3ft | 8s | SSW | 15kt | WSW | 18kt | 25°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 0.5ft | 8s | SW | 16kt | W | 20kt | 26°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 8s | SW | 17kt | WNW | 21kt | 26°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 8s | WSW | 15kt | WNW | 21kt | 25°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 8s | WSW | 14kt | NW | 21kt | 24°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 9s | WSW | 13kt | NW | 20kt | 23°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 1.2ft | 8s | WSW | 12kt | NW | 18kt | 22°C | 18°C | 0mm |
Monday
Aug 10POOR9 good hours
🌊 0.9-2.5ft 💨 2-14kt 🌡️ 20-26°C
Tuesday
Aug 11POOR6 good hours
🌊 0.3-2.4ft 💨 0-10kt 🌡️ 20-25°C
Wednesday
Aug 12FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 0.9-1.9ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 22-25°C
Thursday
Aug 13FAIR6 good hours
🌊 1.4-1.8ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 23-27°C
Friday
Aug 14FAIR6 good hours
🌊 1.1-2.0ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 24-25°C
Saturday
Aug 15FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 0.8-1.8ft 💨 5-8kt 🌡️ 21-25°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.2ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:2-17kt NW
Water Temperature:18-19°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Julias is an exposed beach break in The Algarve that offers quite reliable surf, featuring both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a Southwest swell from windswells or groundswells combined with offshore winds from the Northeast. The break provides good surf at all stages of the tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in January.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Almancil | Neighborhood: Vale de Lobo | County: Faro | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 8135-170 | Road: Avenida Florida | Full Address: Avenida Florida, Vale de Lobo, Almancil, Loulé, Faro, 8135-170, Portugal
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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