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Praia do Amado surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 18 Apr 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Amado this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Amado over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Amado in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Apr 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 21st Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 21st Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Amado over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 415 | 543 | 672 | 2614 | 3288 | 1776 | 2731 | 1850 | 673 | 281 | 186 | 85 | 846 | 745 | 315 | 173 | 181 | 551 | 485 | 558 | 692 | 454 | 1086 | 1587 | 1342 | 1134 | 722 | 475 | 880 | 863 | 502 | 314 | 235 | 203 | 115 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:17PM 2.29 | 6:43AM 2.05 | 7:09PM 2.15 | 7:47AM 1.92 | 8:23PM 2.08 | 9:17AM 1.89 | 9:51PM 2.12 | 10:45AM 2.00 | 11:06PM 2.29 | 11:51AM 2.22 | 12:05AM 2.53 | 12:42PM 2.47 | 12:55AM 2.78 | 1:28PM 2.72 | 1:42AM 2.98 | 2:11PM 2.92 | 2:28AM 3.11 | 2:54PM 3.06 | 3:13AM 3.15 | 3:36PM 3.11 | 3:59AM 3.07 | 4:20PM 3.08 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:57AM 0.74 | 12:31AM 0.79 | 12:42PM 0.89 | 1:30AM 0.92 | 1:46PM 1.00 | 2:54AM 0.97 | 3:16PM 1.03 | 4:25AM 0.87 | 4:44PM 0.92 | 5:35AM 0.64 | 5:49PM 0.72 | 6:28AM 0.38 | 6:42PM 0.47 | 7:15AM 0.14 | 7:29PM 0.23 | 7:58AM -0.04 | 8:15PM 0.04 | 8:40AM -0.14 | 8:59PM -0.09 | 9:22AM -0.14 | 9:45PM -0.13 | 10:05AM -0.04 | 10:31PM -0.06 | |||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Praia do Amado Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia do Amado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia do Amado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Amado 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 (Praia do Amado) 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 Praia do Amado 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.
Praia do Amado is 22 km (14 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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