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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Ruiva this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Ruiva over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Ruiva in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Ruiva over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 168 | 119 | 61 | 27 | 26 | 39 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 58 | 75 | 66 | 81 | 51 | 183 | 402 | 601 | 596 | 183 | 168 | 135 | 181 | 215 | 464 | 964 | 1470 | 587 | 465 | 1776 | 1450 | 1162 | 906 | 1627 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:03PM 2.23 | 1:11AM 2.46 | 1:37PM 2.39 | 1:46AM 2.58 | 2:08PM 2.53 | 2:17AM 2.68 | 2:37PM 2.64 | 2:48AM 2.73 | 3:06PM 2.72 | 3:19AM 2.74 | 3:35PM 2.75 | 3:50AM 2.70 | 4:05PM 2.74 | 4:22AM 2.63 | 4:37PM 2.68 | 4:56AM 2.52 | 5:12PM 2.59 | 5:35AM 2.39 | 5:54PM 2.48 | 6:22AM 2.24 | 6:45PM 2.36 | 7:24AM 2.10 | 7:53PM 2.27 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:02PM 0.75 | 7:29AM 0.53 | 7:36PM 0.59 | 7:58AM 0.41 | 8:07PM 0.46 | 8:26AM 0.31 | 8:38PM 0.35 | 8:55AM 0.26 | 9:08PM 0.29 | 9:23AM 0.25 | 9:40PM 0.27 | 9:52AM 0.29 | 10:12PM 0.30 | 10:23AM 0.36 | 10:45PM 0.37 | 10:56AM 0.46 | 11:23PM 0.48 | 11:34AM 0.59 | 12:08AM 0.60 | 12:20PM 0.73 | 1:05AM 0.73 | 1:21PM 0.86 | 2:22AM 0.80 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu night, moderate winds from the NW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ponta Ruiva Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta Ruiva provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta Ruiva can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta Ruiva 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 (Ponta Ruiva) 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 Ponta Ruiva 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.
Ponta Ruiva is 26 km (16 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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