Today's Surf Conditions at Altura
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (December - March)
This is the core of the Algarve winter at Altura. Average swell heights run 2-3ft (0.8-0.9m) with mean periods of 7.4-8.1s, and the southeast through south-southwest window produces the most usable waves. NNW and NW offshore winds are regular, with ideal conditions 36-45 percent of the time, and onshore southern winds are less frequent. When a low pressure system tracks south across the North Atlantic, Altura can catch clean, punchy S/SE groundswell.
Detailed Surf Information for Altura
Detailed Surf Forecast
Access our detailed 8-day swell and wind forecast charts for Altura 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
Browse the historical database archives to view past wave reports and understand spot climatology during specific years and months.
