Today's Surf Conditions at Albufeira
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The North Atlantic roars to life in October and Albufeira's south-facing beaches finally receive a steady diet of S/SW groundswell. Average wave heights hover around 3ft (1m) and periods climb into the powerful 10-12s range, with January peaking at 11.7s. Offshore N/NNE/NE/NW/NNW winds are most frequent during this window, especially the cold continental northerlies behind passing lows, giving the bay clean, groomed faces. The NAO is a critical lever: when it drops negative, the storm track shifts south and angles more SSW/SW swell into the Algarve. Wave quality is at its best then, though a switch to S/SW wind can quickly turn the same swell to onshore chop.
Detailed Surf Information for Albufeira
Detailed Surf Forecast
Access our detailed 8-day swell and wind forecast charts for Albufeira with tidal graphs, period ranges, and daily forecast text summaries.
Swell & Wind Statistics
Explore historical swell consistency, wave heights, and offshore wind windows month-by-month, compiled from over 40 years of data.
Historical Surf Report
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