Pontinha surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 May 2026 WEST
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Pontinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pontinha sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Pontinha surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with 923 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontinha this week:

The surf forecast for Pontinha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pontinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 3rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontinha over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.5
W
13
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.5
NNW
6
1.2
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.6
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.9
NNW
6
1
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
160
90
217
194
218
167
454
755
647
647
512
366
265
173
237
281
377
838
713
401
Wind (km/h)
10
N
25
NNW
25
N
20
N
25
NNW
30
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
35
N
35
NNW
30
NNW
35
N
35
NNW
40
NNW
40
N
40
NNW
40
N
30
N
35
N
40
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:50PM2.54m
2:07AM2.51m
2:27PM2.62m
2:45AM2.54m
3:02PM2.67m
3:22AM2.54m
3:37PM2.70m
3:58AM2.53m
4:12PM2.70m
4:34AM2.48m
4:49PM2.67m
5:11AM2.41m
5:26PM2.61m
Low Tide
7:36AM0.54m
7:58PM0.56m
8:12AM0.51m
8:36PM0.49m
8:47AM0.49m
9:12PM0.44m
9:22AM0.48m
9:48PM0.42m
9:56AM0.50m
10:25PM0.44m
10:31AM0.53m
11:02PM0.49m
11:07AM0.58m
11:41PM0.56m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:53
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:55
8:57
8:58
Temp °C
20
18
15
18
18
15
17
17
16
18
18
16
18
18
16
16
16
15
19
19
16
18
15
12
16
15
11
12
11
11
13
13
12
13
12
11
9
9
8
14
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
229
160
79
217
194
218
156
454
755
647
647
512
366
265
173
65
62
313
838
713
401
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
3
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
W
13
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
1
WNW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.5
NW
14
Energy kJ
2
24
90
30
29
23
80
110
20
8
7
7
7
7
12
15
79
357
8
8
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
4
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
3
40
22
21
8
21
20
6
6
10
10
25
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
1.1
NNW
5
1.1
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.7
N
6
1.5
N
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.9
NNW
6
2
N
7
1.7
N
7
1.3
NNW
6
1.9
NNW
6
Energy kJ
17
64
77
82
111
167
188
155
247
171
150
252
226
170
237
281
377
278
134
281
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
4
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
Distance (km)
29
33
29
29
33
33
33
386
33
121
360
33
217
402
563
234
384
234
30
267
234
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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Information about the Pontinha Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pontinha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pontinha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pontinha 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 (Pontinha) 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 Pontinha 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.

Pontinha is 18 km (11 miles) from 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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