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Limipicos surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 04 May 2026 WESTForecast 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
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Limipicos in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 9th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 9th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Limipicos 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 Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 14 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 8 | NNW 12 | |
188 | 242 | 258 | 338 | 453 | 412 | 306 | 191 | 91 | 43 | 99 | 56 | 41 | 765 | 3879 | 4294 | 2248 | 1131 | 804 | 452 | 956 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 5:03PM2.67m | 5:24AM2.44m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:14PM0.47m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 |
 | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | 8:38 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 8 | NNW 12 |
 kJ | 8 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 91 | 43 | 99 | 56 | 23 | 99 | 101 | 175 | 2248 | 1131 | 804 | 452 | 956 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NNW 15 | N 10 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 20 | 28 | 5 | 42 | 41 | 21 | 8 | — | 100 | 156 | 123 | 160 | 288 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | S 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 8 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 13 | — | — | NNW 11 | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6 | — | — | 70 | — | — | 167 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 188 | 242 | 258 | 338 | 453 | 412 | 306 | 191 | — | — | — | 4 | 69 | 765 | 3879 | 4294 | — | 114 | 154 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 217 | 38 | 125 | 406 | 139 | 216 | 454 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 0 | 137 | 412 | 418 | 489 | 492 | 48 | 48 | 230 | 26 | 552 |
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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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