Ferrel surf break

Ferrel surfForecast / Peniche / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 12 Mar 2026 WET
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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
13.7° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ferrel this week:

The surf forecast for Ferrel over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ferrel in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 13th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 13th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 14th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ferrel over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
!
1
2
4
1
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
4
4
!
5
4
4
!
!
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
3.5
NW
4
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
1.6
NW
3.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
2.5
NW
3
NW
3.5
WNW
3.5
NW
Period(s) (?)141312111615151514131312122016141415141315
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34482456147691413646125690268425118274021541884151819805321278516392832323437784802
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
5
N
15
WNW
25
NNW
30
NW
10
WNW
35
N
35
N
30
N
20
NNE
10
SE
10
N
10
E
20
SE
10
SSW
10
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:05AM
1.78
9:54PM
1.93
10:53AM
1.84
11:21PM
2.07
11:58AM
2.02
12:14AM
2.29
12:41PM
2.23
12:54AM
2.53
1:18PM
2.45
1:29AM
2.76
1:52PM
2.65
2:03AM
2.95
2:25PM
2.82
2:38AM
3.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:09PM
1.21
4:34AM
1.12
4:56PM
1.12
5:49AM
0.95
5:57PM
0.92
6:34AM
0.72
6:40PM
0.70
7:11AM
0.48
7:16PM
0.47
7:44AM
0.25
7:51PM
0.27
8:17AM
0.07
8:25PM
0.11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:46--6:43--
Sunset-6:39--6:40--6:42--6:43--6:44--6:45--6:45-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------3----------131
Temp. °C141412141413121212111111161714171913131614
Feels °C (?)111091212951054461415121316117119
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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 12 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.

Ferrel is 8 km (5 miles) from Peniche. If you plan a holiday in Peniche, look for hotels and other accommodation in Peniche. Peniche has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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