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Vale do Lobo surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 12 Apr 2025 WEST
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 Sunday (Apr 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 13th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 13th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vale do Lobo over the next 12 days.
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 51 | 57 | 46 | 27 | 60 | 58 | 78 | 77 | 79 | 724 | 577 | 225 | 93 | 184 | 27 | 22 | 42 | 41 | 51 | 122 | 127 | 129 | 225 | 191 | 147 | 121 | 91 | 121 | 232 | 121 | 41 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 40 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:04PM 2.73 | 3:16AM 2.79 | 3:32PM 2.76 | 3:46AM 2.75 | 4:01PM 2.74 | 4:16AM 2.66 | 4:29PM 2.68 | 4:46AM 2.53 | 4:59PM 2.57 | 5:18AM 2.38 | 5:32PM 2.44 | 5:53AM 2.22 | 6:10PM 2.30 | 6:38AM 2.06 | 7:02PM 2.16 | 7:42AM 1.93 | 8:17PM 2.08 | 9:13AM 1.90 | 9:46PM 2.13 | 10:40AM 2.02 | 11:01PM 2.31 | 11:45AM 2.24 | 12:00AM 2.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:04PM 0.27 | 9:20AM 0.23 | 9:33PM 0.25 | 9:47AM 0.27 | 10:03PM 0.28 | 10:15AM 0.35 | 10:34PM 0.36 | 10:44AM 0.47 | 11:06PM 0.48 | 11:15AM 0.60 | 11:42PM 0.63 | 11:50AM 0.75 | 12:24AM 0.79 | 12:35PM 0.90 | 1:23AM 0.92 | 1:39PM 1.02 | 2:47AM 0.98 | 3:10PM 1.05 | 4:20AM 0.87 | 4:39PM 0.93 | 5:29AM 0.65 | 5:44PM 0.72 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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