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Ponta Ruiva surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 21 Nov 2024 WET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Ruiva this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Ruiva over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Ruiva in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 22nd Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 26th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 26th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Ruiva over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 161 | 194 | 346 | 480 | 333 | 164 | 111 | 74 | 38 | 167 | 296 | 598 | 683 | 5720 | 3517 | 2844 | 1560 | 893 | 529 | 250 | 673 | 355 | 934 | 1156 | 1776 | 2297 | 2480 | 1945 | 1159 | 1010 | 592 | 372 | 488 | 356 | 1193 | 1667 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:35PM 2.07 | 6:56AM 2.31 | 7:45PM 1.96 | 8:06AM 2.21 | 9:00PM 1.95 | 9:17AM 2.19 | 10:05PM 2.03 | 10:17AM 2.22 | 10:56PM 2.15 | 11:07AM 2.29 | 11:38PM 2.29 | 11:50AM 2.37 | 12:15AM 2.42 | 12:28PM 2.45 | 12:49AM 2.53 | 1:05PM 2.51 | 1:23AM 2.62 | 1:40PM 2.55 | 1:57AM 2.68 | 2:16PM 2.56 | 2:31AM 2.71 | 2:52PM 2.54 | 3:07AM 2.71 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:22AM 0.89 | 1:28PM 0.82 | 1:34AM 1.01 | 2:44PM 0.87 | 2:54AM 1.03 | 3:51PM 0.84 | 4:03AM 0.97 | 4:43PM 0.76 | 4:57AM 0.86 | 5:24PM 0.67 | 5:41AM 0.74 | 6:00PM 0.58 | 6:19AM 0.61 | 6:34PM 0.50 | 6:55AM 0.50 | 7:08PM 0.44 | 7:30AM 0.42 | 7:41PM 0.40 | 8:06AM 0.36 | 8:15PM 0.39 | 8:42AM 0.35 | 8:50PM 0.41 | 9:19AM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tue 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 |
| Sunset | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ponta Ruiva Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta Ruiva provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta Ruiva can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta Ruiva 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 (Ponta Ruiva) 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 Ponta Ruiva 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.
Ponta Ruiva is 26 km (16 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.
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