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Coxos surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
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Coxos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coxos sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coxos this week:
The surf forecast for Coxos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coxos in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coxos over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | |
87 | 86 | 132 | 135 | 135 | 237 | 312 | 379 | 475 | 432 | 251 | 370 | 659 | 767 | 821 | 681 | 552 | 373 | 278 | 185 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:25AM2.55m | 1:03PM2.41m | 1:15AM2.65m | 1:45PM2.55m | 1:57AM2.73m | 2:21PM2.67m | 2:34AM2.76m | 2:55PM2.76m | 3:09AM2.77m | 3:26PM2.80m | 3:43AM2.74m | 3:58PM2.80m | 4:16AM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.76m | 6:53AM0.50m | 7:05PM0.62m | 7:35AM0.39m | 7:48PM0.49m | 8:11AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.39m | 8:44AM0.29m | 8:59PM0.32m | 9:14AM0.28m | 9:33PM0.29m | 9:45AM0.32m | 10:06PM0.31m | 10:16AM0.39m | |||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | |
8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | 8:30 | |
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Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 |
15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 6 |
87 | 86 | 132 | 30 | 135 | 237 | 181 | 379 | 475 | 432 | 251 | 198 | 659 | 767 | 821 | 681 | 552 | 373 | 278 | 185 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | NNW 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 6 | NNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 11 |
— | 3 | 64 | 41 | 52 | 222 | 312 | 108 | 82 | 94 | 49 | 87 | 212 | 135 | 146 | 154 | 146 | 125 | 122 | 57 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | — | N 8 | NW 18 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | W 9 |
— | — | 12 | 17 | 20 | 67 | 42 | 25 | 23 | — | 92 | 370 | 41 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — |
66 | 77 | — | 135 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 5 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 221 | 34 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 223 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 1 | 34 |
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Information about the Coxos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coxos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coxos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coxos 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 (Coxos) 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 Coxos 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 Coxos, 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 22 km (14 miles) away, Rio de Mouro, Cacem and Loures.












