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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alvor this week:
The surf forecast for Alvor over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alvor in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 28) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alvor over the next 12 days.
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 12 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
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Energy (?) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 703 | 481 | 238 | 136 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:49PM 3.10 | 3:08AM 3.18 | 3:31PM 3.15 | 3:54AM 3.10 | 4:15PM 3.11 | 4:42AM 2.93 | 5:01PM 2.98 | 5:32AM 2.70 | 5:50PM 2.79 | 6:27AM 2.43 | 6:47PM 2.58 | 7:31AM 2.20 | 7:54PM 2.39 | 8:48AM 2.04 | 9:13PM 2.28 | 10:11AM 2.02 | 10:31PM 2.28 | 11:20AM 2.09 | 11:34PM 2.34 | 12:13PM 2.22 | 12:24AM 2.42 | 12:55PM 2.35 | 1:05AM 2.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:54PM -0.08 | 9:17AM -0.12 | 9:39PM -0.12 | 9:59AM -0.02 | 10:25PM -0.05 | 10:43AM 0.16 | 11:14PM 0.11 | 11:29AM 0.38 | 12:07AM 0.33 | 12:20PM 0.62 | 1:10AM 0.57 | 1:22PM 0.84 | 2:27AM 0.75 | 2:41PM 0.98 | 3:55AM 0.81 | 4:10PM 1.00 | 5:10AM 0.77 | 5:22PM 0.92 | 6:04AM 0.69 | 6:15PM 0.80 | 6:45AM 0.59 | 6:56PM 0.68 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Alvor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Alvor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Alvor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alvor 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 (Alvor) 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 Alvor 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.
Alvor is 5 km (3 miles) from Portimao. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Portimao. Portimao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.