Pontinha Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Ericeira)
| Name: | Pontinha |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NNW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Pontinha in Ericeira is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the southeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the north northwest. No beach break here and there is also a right hand reef break.. Best around high tide. Beware of urchins,rocks and rips.
Overall Pontinha 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 Pontinha surf quality by season and Pontinha surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Pontinha |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pontinha:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ribeira D'ilhas | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Crazy Left | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Malhadinha | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Coxos | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Limipicos | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pontinha: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 487 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 592 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 774 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 786 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 821 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pontinha: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 773 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 773 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 793 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 793 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 794 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pontinha: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 143 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 216 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 254 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 310 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 314 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pontinha: |
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| Closest city location | Ericeira (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Mafra (Portugal) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Sao Joao das Lampas (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Sao Pedro da Cadeira (Portugal) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Malveira (Portugal) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Pontinha is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 32 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Pontinha is Talavera La Real (Badajoz) Airport (BJZ) in Spain, 225 km (140 miles) away.
