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Ponta Ruiva surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 14 Mar 2025 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 Saturday (Mar 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Ruiva in the next 12 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 15th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 17th Mar) | 20ft (6.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 17th Mar) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Ruiva over the next 12 days.
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 3925 | 2253 | 1229 | 1122 | 834 | 524 | 375 | 288 | 49 | 512 | 2598 | 20286 | 9466 | 5233 | 2275 | 1836 | 2273 | 2586 | 1500 | 3443 | 5101 | 1944 | 1346 | 646 | 1496 | 1456 | 1163 | 2053 | 2929 | 2319 | 2218 | 2496 | 2561 | 1543 | 1074 | 677 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:40PM 2.73 | 2:51AM 2.92 | 3:08PM 2.75 | 3:20AM 2.87 | 3:36PM 2.73 | 3:49AM 2.77 | 4:04PM 2.65 | 4:18AM 2.61 | 4:32PM 2.54 | 4:47AM 2.43 | 5:01PM 2.40 | 5:19AM 2.24 | 5:36PM 2.24 | 5:59AM 2.05 | 6:24PM 2.07 | 7:01AM 1.88 | 7:45PM 1.95 | 8:46AM 1.82 | 9:33PM 1.99 | 10:27AM 1.94 | 10:51PM 2.20 | 11:30AM 2.18 | 11:45PM 2.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:37PM 0.22 | 8:59AM 0.15 | 9:06PM 0.21 | 9:26AM 0.20 | 9:35PM 0.25 | 9:52AM 0.29 | 10:05PM 0.35 | 10:20AM 0.43 | 10:35PM 0.49 | 10:48AM 0.59 | 11:08PM 0.65 | 11:20AM 0.76 | 11:47PM 0.84 | 12:01PM 0.94 | 12:42AM 1.01 | 1:05PM 1.09 | 2:16AM 1.11 | 2:52PM 1.14 | 4:07AM 1.01 | 4:29PM 0.99 | 5:17AM 0.76 | 5:30PM 0.75 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 23 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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