The Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Ericeira)
| Name: | The Reef |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: E |
The Reef in Ericeira is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. There is a right hand reef break. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. A popular wave that can get growded. Take care of urchins, rocks,crowds.
Overall The Reef 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.
The figure shows the range of swells directed at The Reef over a normal year. It is bas... (show all text)
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Also see The Reef surf quality by season and The Reef 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 The Reef
Visitor Reviews of The Reef |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Reef:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Limipicos | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Backdoor | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Malhadinha | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pedra Branca | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ribeira D'ilhas | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Reef: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 489 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 594 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 774 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 788 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 823 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Reef: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 774 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 774 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 795 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 796 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 796 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Reef: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 144 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 218 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 255 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 311 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Puerto De Navacerrada (Spain) | 315 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Reef: |
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| Closest city location | Ericeira (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sao Joao das Lampas (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mafra (Portugal) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Pero Pinheiro (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Colares (Portugal) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to The Reef is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 30 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to The Reef is Talavera La Real (Badajoz) Airport (BJZ) in Spain, 225 km (140 miles) away.
