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Arrifana surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrifana this week:
The surf forecast for Arrifana over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrifana in the next 12 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 30) at 7PM.
Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 25th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 28th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 28th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrifana over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 628 | 459 | 334 | 181 | 121 | 117 | 99 | 160 | 359 | 598 | 850 | 743 | 534 | 261 | 661 | 429 | 357 | 135 | 164 | 158 | 138 | 269 | 256 | 180 | 125 | 186 | 623 | 1783 | 627 | 1764 | 1690 | 1553 | 1347 | 786 | 650 | 7188 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:32AM 2.16 | 11:48PM 2.47 | 12:20PM 2.43 | 12:33AM 2.77 | 1:02PM 2.69 | 1:15AM 3.02 | 1:42PM 2.90 | 1:56AM 3.20 | 2:22PM 3.05 | 2:37AM 3.28 | 3:01PM 3.11 | 3:20AM 3.23 | 3:42PM 3.08 | 4:04AM 3.06 | 4:25PM 2.95 | 4:50AM 2.81 | 5:11PM 2.76 | 5:43AM 2.50 | 6:04PM 2.52 | 6:46AM 2.20 | 7:13PM 2.30 | 8:12AM 1.99 | 8:44PM 2.18 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:33PM 0.74 | 6:09AM 0.46 | 6:19PM 0.48 | 6:51AM 0.17 | 7:02PM 0.23 | 7:31AM -0.07 | 7:42PM 0.02 | 8:10AM -0.21 | 8:23PM -0.12 | 8:50AM -0.25 | 9:05PM -0.16 | 9:29AM -0.17 | 9:48PM -0.10 | 10:10AM 0.01 | 10:33PM 0.06 | 10:54AM 0.27 | 11:24PM 0.29 | 11:42AM 0.56 | 12:24AM 0.56 | 12:42PM 0.83 | 1:46AM 0.78 | 2:10PM 1.01 | ||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | 1 | 7 | 4 | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C (?) | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Arrifana Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arrifana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arrifana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arrifana 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 (Arrifana) 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 Arrifana 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.
Arrifana is 27 km (17 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.