Praia dos Salgados Surf Report & Forecast

Armação de Pêra, Portugal

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Europe/London
Surf Quality: POOR
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
11
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.3ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
11s
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WIND GUSTS
13kt
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AIR TEMP
16°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.9ft @
6s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Small 1.3ft waves with quality 11s ground swell but getting breezy at 11kt Might want to wait for better conditions.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Friday

Apr 3
POOR3 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.5ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 15-18°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
1.5ft10sW8ktN10kt15°C17°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
1.5ft12sW9ktN11kt15°C17°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft12sW9ktN11kt15°C17°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft12sW10ktN12kt15°C16°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft12sW10ktNNE12kt15°C16°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft11sW11ktNNE14kt15°C16°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft11sW11ktNNE15kt15°C16°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft11sW12ktNNE16kt15°C16°C0mm
8:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft11sW11ktNNE15kt15°C16°C0mm
9:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft11sWSW11ktNNE14kt15°C16°C0mm
10:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft11sWSW11ktNNE13kt16°C16°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
1.2ft11sWSW9ktENE12kt16°C16°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
1.2ft11sWSW8ktESE10kt16°C16°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
1.2ft11sWSW7ktSE8kt17°C16°C0mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
1.2ft11sWSW6ktSSE7kt17°C17°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
1.2ft11sWSW5ktS6kt17°C17°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
1.2ft11sWSW5ktSSW5kt17°C17°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.2ft11sWSW6ktSW6kt17°C17°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sWSW7ktWSW7kt18°C17°C0mm
7:00 PM
FAIR
1.1ft10sWSW8ktW8kt18°C17°C0mm
8:00 PM
FAIR
1.1ft10sWSW7ktWNW8kt17°C17°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
1.1ft10sWSW6ktNNW7kt17°C17°C0mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
1.1ft10sWSW6ktN6kt17°C17°C0mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
1.1ft10sWSW6ktNNE7kt17°C17°C0mm

Saturday

Apr 4
FAIR4 excellent hours
🌊 1.1-2.4ft 💨 3-11kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Sunday

Apr 5
GOOD8 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.0ft 💨 2-11kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Monday

Apr 6
POOR2 good hours
🌊 2.1-2.9ft 💨 9-20kt 🌡️ 16-16°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
POOR6 good hours
🌊 1.9-6.0ft 💨 7-25kt 🌡️ 13-18°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 4.0-6.2ft 💨 12-22kt 🌡️ 12-15°C

Thursday

Apr 9
POOR1 excellent hours
🌊 2.7-3.8ft 💨 8-21kt 🌡️ 12-18°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.5ft @ 11s
Wind Conditions:3-12kt N
Water Temperature:16-17°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Praia dos Salgados in the Algarve is a semi-sheltered beach break known for fairly consistent surf, performing best with west to southwest swells and offshore winds from the east or northeast. The sandy bottom produces both left and right waves, generally cleaner around mid to high tide. While summer conditions tend to be smaller and less reliable, autumn and winter swells often bring rideable waves suitable for all levels. Crowds are usually moderate, especially during peak season. The best month for consistent surf is typically December.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Armação de Pêra | County: Faro | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 8365-114 | Road: Avenida do Rio | Full Address: Carlos Beach Bar, Avenida do Rio, Armação de Pêra, Silves, Faro, 8365-114, 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 DirectionN

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