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Ferrel surfForecast / Peniche / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ferrel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ferrel sea temperature is
15.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ferrel this week:
The surf forecast for Ferrel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ferrel 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. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| 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 Ferrel over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | W 11 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | |
488 | 251 | 370 | 574 | 757 | 802 | 647 | 480 | 319 | 273 | 202 | 169 | 160 | 154 | 161 | 133 | 124 | 94 | 311 | 344 | 403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 2:37AM2.73m | 2:57PM2.72m | 3:12AM2.73m | 3:29PM2.77m | 3:45AM2.70m | 4:01PM2.77m | 4:19AM2.64m | 4:33PM2.72m | 4:53AM2.54m | 5:06PM2.64m | 5:27AM2.41m | 5:41PM2.53m | 6:04AM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28PM0.38m | 8:46AM0.28m | 9:02PM0.31m | 9:17AM0.28m | 9:35PM0.28m | 9:48AM0.32m | 10:08PM0.30m | 10:19AM0.38m | 10:42PM0.36m | 10:51AM0.48m | 11:17PM0.46m | 11:24AM0.59m | 11:55PM0.59m | 12:01PM0.72m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 |
 | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | 8:35 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
 kJ | 488 | 251 | 235 | 574 | 757 | 802 | 647 | 480 | 319 | 273 | 202 | 169 | 160 | 154 | 161 | 133 | 124 | 94 | 27 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 71 | 67 | 370 | 174 | 171 | 213 | 154 | 146 | 123 | — | 76 | 64 | 42 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 16 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | 62 | 29 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 188 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 50 | 311 | 344 | 403 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 359 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 78 | 355 | 297 | 258 |
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Information about the Ferrel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ferrel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ferrel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ferrel 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 (Ferrel) 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 Ferrel 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.
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