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Limipicos surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 WETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Limipicos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Limipicos sea temperature is
14.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Limipicos this week:
The surf forecast for Limipicos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Limipicos in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 20th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Limipicos over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 925 | 710 | 396 | 309 | 216 | 233 | 485 | 791 | 899 | 680 | 471 | 428 | 347 | 1224 | 754 | 529 | 347 | 940 | 932 | 1686 | 2386 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:33PM 3.03 | 3:48AM 3.15 | 4:10PM 3.01 | 4:29AM 3.02 | 4:50PM 2.91 | 5:13AM 2.81 | 5:35PM 2.74 | 6:04AM 2.55 | 6:29PM 2.54 | 7:09AM 2.28 | 7:41PM 2.35 | 8:38AM 2.09 | 9:15PM 2.28 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:22AM -0.09 | 9:35PM -0.01 | 9:58AM -0.04 | 10:15PM 0.04 | 10:37AM 0.10 | 10:58PM 0.17 | 11:19AM 0.32 | 11:47PM 0.37 | 12:08PM 0.57 | 12:47AM 0.61 | 1:11PM 0.82 | 2:11AM 0.79 | 2:42PM 0.98 | ||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
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Information about the Limipicos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Limipicos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Limipicos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Limipicos 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 (Limipicos) 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 Limipicos 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.
Limipicos is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Sintra. If you plan a holiday in Ericeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sintra. Sintra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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