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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 Nov 2024 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 Friday (Nov 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zavial in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 03) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 29th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 29th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 29th Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 176 | 283 | 918 | 1972 | 2249 | 2037 | 1543 | 1210 | 746 | 743 | 828 | 582 | 436 | 372 | 314 | 143 | 72 | 94 | 16 | 101 | 240 | 366 | 355 | 265 | 260 | 545 | 852 | 725 | 725 | 813 | 833 | 613 | 0 | 37 | 52 | 97 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:26PM 2.46 | 12:48AM 2.55 | 1:03PM 2.52 | 1:21AM 2.64 | 1:38PM 2.56 | 1:55AM 2.70 | 2:14PM 2.57 | 2:29AM 2.73 | 2:50PM 2.55 | 3:05AM 2.73 | 3:27PM 2.51 | 3:44AM 2.70 | 4:08PM 2.44 | 4:26AM 2.65 | 4:53PM 2.35 | 5:12AM 2.59 | 5:45PM 2.26 | 6:06AM 2.52 | 6:47PM 2.20 | 7:08AM 2.47 | 7:56PM 2.19 | 8:17AM 2.45 | 9:07PM 2.26 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:32PM 0.51 | 6:53AM 0.51 | 7:06PM 0.45 | 7:28AM 0.42 | 7:39PM 0.41 | 8:03AM 0.37 | 8:13PM 0.40 | 8:39AM 0.35 | 8:48PM 0.41 | 9:17AM 0.37 | 9:25PM 0.45 | 9:57AM 0.42 | 10:04PM 0.51 | 10:41AM 0.48 | 10:48PM 0.59 | 11:32AM 0.55 | 11:39PM 0.68 | 12:30PM 0.60 | 12:40AM 0.77 | 1:36PM 0.62 | 1:51AM 0.80 | 2:46PM 0.59 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Mon 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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