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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 04 Apr 2025 WEST
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 (Apr 04) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zavial in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 1PM. 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 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days.
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4583 | 2858 | 1203 | 623 | 239 | 159 | 139 | 220 | 453 | 1584 | 1070 | 480 | 544 | 594 | 1754 | 1210 | 1012 | 772 | 544 | 787 | 284 | 202 | 158 | 544 | 238 | 191 | 389 | 1157 | 2216 | 2263 | 1868 | 2470 | 2092 | 1436 | 1215 | 873 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:08PM 2.31 | 9:08AM 2.01 | 9:40PM 2.19 | 10:47AM 1.98 | 11:11PM 2.24 | 12:04PM 2.10 | 12:18AM 2.38 | 12:56PM 2.26 | 1:06AM 2.53 | 1:35PM 2.42 | 1:45AM 2.65 | 2:08PM 2.55 | 2:18AM 2.74 | 2:38PM 2.66 | 2:49AM 2.79 | 3:07PM 2.74 | 3:19AM 2.80 | 3:35PM 2.77 | 3:49AM 2.76 | 4:03PM 2.75 | 4:18AM 2.67 | 4:32PM 2.69 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:36PM 0.85 | 2:40AM 0.81 | 3:05PM 1.04 | 4:28AM 0.87 | 4:52PM 1.04 | 5:55AM 0.77 | 6:08PM 0.90 | 6:50AM 0.63 | 6:58PM 0.73 | 7:29AM 0.49 | 7:36PM 0.58 | 8:01AM 0.38 | 8:08PM 0.45 | 8:29AM 0.29 | 8:38PM 0.35 | 8:56AM 0.24 | 9:07PM 0.28 | 9:23AM 0.24 | 9:37PM 0.27 | 9:50AM 0.28 | 10:07PM 0.30 | 10:18AM 0.36 | 10:37PM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, strong winds from the E by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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