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Vale do Lobo surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 12 Dec 2024 WET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vale do Lobo this week:
The surf forecast for Vale do Lobo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vale do Lobo in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 13th Dec) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 20th Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 20th Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vale do Lobo over the next 12 days.
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tue 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 24 | 29 | 158 | 259 | 218 | 207 | 135 | 82 | 47 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 46 | 151 | 162 | 334 | 335 | 348 | 286 | 207 | 781 | 623 | 632 | 574 | 423 | 154 | 317 | 390 | 447 | 928 | 727 | 618 | 499 | 289 | 227 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:02AM 2.72 | 12:26PM 2.74 | 12:51AM 2.85 | 1:18PM 2.79 | 1:38AM 2.94 | 2:06PM 2.79 | 2:24AM 2.98 | 2:53PM 2.73 | 3:08AM 2.96 | 3:38PM 2.64 | 3:53AM 2.88 | 4:22PM 2.50 | 4:37AM 2.76 | 5:07PM 2.36 | 5:23AM 2.61 | 5:53PM 2.22 | 6:10AM 2.45 | 6:44PM 2.10 | 7:01AM 2.30 | 7:41PM 2.02 | 7:58AM 2.18 | 8:43PM 2.00 | 9:01AM 2.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:13AM 0.30 | 6:35PM 0.25 | 7:04AM 0.17 | 7:22PM 0.21 | 7:52AM 0.09 | 8:06PM 0.22 | 8:39AM 0.09 | 8:50PM 0.27 | 9:24AM 0.15 | 9:32PM 0.34 | 10:09AM 0.26 | 10:13PM 0.45 | 10:54AM 0.40 | 10:56PM 0.58 | 11:40AM 0.55 | 11:41PM 0.72 | 12:28PM 0.69 | 12:31AM 0.86 | 1:21PM 0.81 | 1:29AM 0.96 | 2:20PM 0.88 | 2:37AM 1.01 | 3:21PM 0.90 | |||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tue 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Vale do Lobo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vale do Lobo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vale do Lobo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vale do Lobo 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 (Vale do Lobo) 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 Vale do Lobo 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.
Vale do Lobo is 4 km (2 miles) from Quarteira. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quarteira. Quarteira has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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