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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 WET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zavial this week:
The surf forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zavial in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2872 | 2352 | 1062 | 242 | 93 | 92 | 66 | 1690 | 5038 | 3594 | 2268 | 1559 | 1459 | 2644 | 3696 | 9351 | 9311 | 5955 | 2446 | 6932 | 4204 | 909 | 1893 | 1207 | 900 | 817 | 2053 | 2110 | 1561 | 948 | 811 | 737 | 758 | 2318 | 1937 | 1531 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:25PM 1.99 | 8:54AM 1.95 | 9:42PM 1.99 | 10:18AM 1.95 | 10:57PM 2.08 | 11:28AM 2.05 | 11:55PM 2.25 | 12:22PM 2.22 | 12:42AM 2.45 | 1:07PM 2.39 | 1:24AM 2.66 | 1:47PM 2.56 | 2:03AM 2.87 | 2:26PM 2.70 | 2:41AM 3.03 | 3:04PM 2.80 | 3:19AM 3.13 | 3:44PM 2.84 | 3:59AM 3.16 | 4:24PM 2.81 | 4:40AM 3.08 | 5:07PM 2.73 | 5:24AM 2.93 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:30AM 1.08 | 3:08PM 1.04 | 3:57AM 1.08 | 4:28PM 1.01 | 5:14AM 0.96 | 5:34PM 0.89 | 6:11AM 0.79 | 6:25PM 0.72 | 6:57AM 0.58 | 7:07PM 0.54 | 7:38AM 0.38 | 7:47PM 0.36 | 8:17AM 0.19 | 8:24PM 0.22 | 8:56AM 0.05 | 9:02PM 0.12 | 9:34AM -0.02 | 9:41PM 0.09 | 10:14AM -0.02 | 10:21PM 0.13 | 10:55AM 0.07 | 11:04PM 0.24 | 11:38AM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Mon 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 |
| Sunset | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Zavial Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zavial provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zavial can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zavial 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 (Zavial) 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 Zavial 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.
Zavial is 19 km (12 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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