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Arrifana

Aljezur · Algarve, Portugal · Beach break

Local time

15:00

Sunrise

07:29

Sunset

19:25

Data source

Preview

Wave height

2.0m

Excellent · 96/100

Primary swell

1.6 m

12s · W

Wind

3 km/h

Offshore · E

Sea

18.2°C

3/2 mm suit

Tide

Falling

-0.9 m · Low 16:00

Preview guidance updated now

Forecast integrity.

Every recommendation carries its source state, model coverage and sampling context.

45% model coverageNearest sea-grid sample

Model agreement

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Comparison unavailable

Cross-model consensus

The primary forecast remains available without a cross-model signal.

ECMWFMétéo-FranceNOAA

Wave spread

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Period spread

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Horizon

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Preview

Marine

Deterministic preview guidance

Preview

Wind & weather

Deterministic preview guidance

Preview

Tide context

Modelled preview phase

Checking

Ocean station

Independent observation used when a suitable station is available.

Forecast Trust 2.0

Cleaner signal needed

WAIT

Hold for a fresher or better-aligned window.

Surf 98/100Confidence 32%
Decision layer

Why this call.

A conservative read of forecast quality, independent observations, model spread and the exact break profile.

Now

Best window

07:00–10:00

Epic · 2.0–2.1 m · good tide fit

Model agreement

Comparison pending

A single-model forecast is available without a cross-check.

Observed ocean

Checking nearby stations

Looking for an independent real-ocean signal.

Break profile

Spot calibrated

Arrifana · <1 km model sample · 45% coverage

Confidence · next 24 hours

Higher bars mean a cleaner model signal

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19:00
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23:00
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03:00
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07:00
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11:00
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Spot calibratedSpot-calibrated profile

Spot intelligence.

Arrifana’s headland offers shelter, but the usable bank and current vary with tide and larger west swell.

Profile source · Visit Portugal surf guide
NS

Calibrated geometry

Faces W · 275°

Clean offshore axis E · All levels profile

Wave

Sheltered beach peaks

Sand with rock-framed edges

Swell window

W–NW

0.6–2.2 m profile range

Clean wind

E–SE offshore

Applied to wind scoring

Tide window

Mid tide · bank dependent

Profile-aware timing

Know before you paddle

Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.

Cliff accessRips beside the rocksCrowdsReduced beach at high tide

Hourly forecast

The next 48 hours

15:00

12s

3 km/h

19:00

13s

7 km/h

23:00

13s

11 km/h

03:00

14s

15 km/h

07:00

13s

14 km/h

11:00

13s

11 km/h

15:00

13s

6 km/h

19:00

12s

3 km/h

23:00

11s

4 km/h

03:00

10s

7 km/h

07:00

10s

12 km/h

11:00

9s

15 km/h

Tide intelligence

Read the water.

Tide phase, speed and range interpreted through this break's own profile, with offshore-current context and buoy verification.

Water level now

Low · falling

-0.9 m

relative to MSL

Motion

Steady fall

-0.20 m/h

Next turn

Low · 16:00

In 1 hour

24h range

2.3 m

Mesotidal

Offshore current

0.51 km/h

Flowing N

Spot tide profile · Adaptive

Moving mid tide

Good now

The sheltered bay is modelled around moving mid water, with the current bank determining the best section.

Profile source · Visit Portugal surf guide

Low

28 Mon · 16:00

-1.1 m

High

28 Mon · 22:00

+1.1 m

Low

29 Tue · 04:00

-1.1 m

High

29 Tue · 11:00

+1.1 m

Tide sync windows

Best upcoming tide phases for this break

Tide fit only · waves and wind scored separately

GoodRising

28 Mon

18:00–20:00 · -0.1 m

GoodFalling

30 Wed

01:00–03:00 · -0.1 m

IdealRising

30 Wed

07:00–09:00 · -0.0 m

Tides and currents use the Météo-France global ocean model via Open-Meteo at roughly 8 km resolution. Sea level includes tide and atmospheric effects and is referenced to global mean sea level, not a local chart datum. Coastal accuracy is limited; never use this for navigation.

7-day outlook

Pick your day.

Today

2.2 m

12s · W

Excellent · 96

29 Tue

2.2 m

13s · W

Excellent · 96

30 Wed

2.2 m

11s · W

Excellent · 96

1 Thu

2.3 m

10s · NW

Excellent · 96

2 Fri

1.9 m

13s · W

Excellent · 96

3 Sat

2.3 m

9s · W

Excellent · 96

4 Sun

1.6 m

11s · W

Excellent · 96

Nearby decision radar

Stay here—or move?

Reading nearby breaks
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The break

Beach break

All levels. Works best with W–NW swell.

Timing

E–SE offshore

Mid tide · bank dependent. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.

Data note

Fallback preview

Wave guidance, tide phase and offshore currents are modelled unless a nearby buoy observation is shown.