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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 04 Mar 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 (Mar 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zavial in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 6th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 9th Mar) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 8th Mar) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 211 | 189 | 397 | 204 | 111 | 106 | 74 | 211 | 800 | 555 | 1147 | 3775 | 9187 | 11391 | 8550 | 5505 | 2722 | 4287 | 3191 | 1635 | 951 | 563 | 212 | 144 | 130 | 163 | 202 | 198 | 193 | 194 | 1591 | 1392 | 1929 | 2565 | 2700 | 1207 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:27PM 2.73 | 5:52AM 2.64 | 6:18PM 2.51 | 6:52AM 2.32 | 7:23PM 2.29 | 8:14AM 2.08 | 8:53PM 2.17 | 9:58AM 2.01 | 10:30PM 2.22 | 11:23AM 2.12 | 11:42PM 2.39 | 12:20PM 2.29 | 12:33AM 2.58 | 1:02PM 2.45 | 1:13AM 2.74 | 1:37PM 2.59 | 1:48AM 2.86 | 2:08PM 2.69 | 2:19AM 2.93 | 2:38PM 2.75 | 2:49AM 2.94 | 3:06PM 2.77 | 3:18AM 2.88 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:32PM 0.32 | 11:57AM 0.49 | 12:28AM 0.57 | 12:55PM 0.77 | 1:44AM 0.80 | 2:18PM 0.99 | 3:33AM 0.90 | 4:08PM 1.02 | 5:11AM 0.79 | 5:30PM 0.88 | 6:13AM 0.61 | 6:23PM 0.70 | 6:57AM 0.45 | 7:03PM 0.52 | 7:32AM 0.31 | 7:36PM 0.38 | 8:02AM 0.22 | 8:06PM 0.28 | 8:30AM 0.16 | 8:35PM 0.22 | 8:57AM 0.16 | 9:04PM 0.22 | 9:23AM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Tue 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sun 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 |
| Sunset | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly near gales. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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