Pedra Branca Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Ericeira)
| Name: | Pedra Branca |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Pedra Branca in Ericeira is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. There is a left hand reef break. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Beware of urchins and rocks.
Overall Pedra Branca Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Pedra Branca surf quality by season and Pedra Branca surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Portugal - Ericeira surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Pedra Branca
Visitor Reviews of Pedra Branca |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pedra Branca:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Backdoor | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Praia do Norte | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Praia do Peixe | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Furnas | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Limipicos | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pedra Branca: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 490 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 595 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 775 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 789 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 824 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pedra Branca: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 776 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 776 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 796 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 797 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 797 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pedra Branca: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 145 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 218 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 257 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 311 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Puerto De Navacerrada (Spain) | 316 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pedra Branca: |
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| Closest city location | Ericeira (Portugal) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sao Joao das Lampas (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mafra (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Pero Pinheiro (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Colares (Portugal) | 8 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Pedra Branca is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 30 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Pedra Branca is Talavera La Real (Badajoz) Airport (BJZ) in Spain, 226 km (140 miles) away.
