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Cave surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cave surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cave sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cave this week:
The surf forecast for Cave over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cave in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 10th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 10th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 11th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cave over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | |
258 | 309 | 409 | 457 | 306 | 191 | 162 | 105 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 482 | 503 | 1136 | 1274 | 804 | 632 | 1194 | 1658 | 1509 | 1348 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:39PM2.56m | 6:02AM2.29m | 6:18PM2.43m | 6:43AM2.15m | 7:04PM2.30m | 7:35AM2.02m | 8:01PM2.21m | 8:41AM1.95m | 9:09PM2.17m | 9:57AM1.97m | 10:19PM2.23m | 11:06AM2.09m | 11:21PM2.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.60m | 11:52PM0.60m | 11:58AM0.73m | 00:34AM0.75m | 12:39PM0.86m | 1:24AM0.88m | 1:30PM0.97m | 2:27AM0.96m | 2:36PM1.03m | 3:40AM0.94m | 3:52PM1.02m | 4:49AM0.83m | 5:03PM0.92m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | SSW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 17 |
 kJ | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 105 | 56 | 55 | 31 | 99 | 201 | 288 | 250 | 173 | 89 | 1194 | 1658 | 12 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 12 | SW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 14 | 115 | 186 | 95 | 119 | 246 | 105 | 13 | 30 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 16 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | S 15 | WNW 9 | S 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 43 | 39 | 45 | — | — | 4 | 29 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 258 | 309 | 409 | 457 | 306 | 191 | 162 | — | — | 6 | 56 | 482 | 503 | 1136 | 1274 | 804 | 632 | — | — | 1509 | 1348 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 542 | 400 | 300 | 584 | 264 | 36 | 42 | 42 | 143 | 183 | 406 | 468 | 483 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 36 | 106 | 831 | 400 |
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Information about the Cave Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cave provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cave can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cave surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cave) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cave may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Ericeira? If you are looking for accommodation near Cave, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Ericeira, consider staying in Torres Vedras which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Ericeira where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sintra which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Rio de Mouro, Cacem and Loures.
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