Pontinha surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 29 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
17.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Pontinha surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, NW swell with 3,197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period with NW 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pontinha in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 15s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 5th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 5th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.4
NNW
6
1.5
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.6
NNW
7
1.1
WNW
10
1.6
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
2.2
NNW
7
1.7
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
2.3
NW
13
3
NW
14
2.3
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
249
218
153
732
755
647
636
503
359
260
223
172
226
458
968
838
497
346
1730
3094
2140
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
N
30
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
30
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
40
NNW
40
N
35
N
35
NNW
30
N
25
N
25
NW
10
NNW
15
SW
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
on
on
cross
High Tide
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
5:49AM2.33m
6:05PM2.55m
6:29AM2.25m
Low Tide
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
11:44AM0.64m
00:21AM0.64m
12:24PM0.72m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:55
8:57
8:58
8:58
8:59
Temp °C
18
15
17
17
15
18
18
16
18
18
17
17
17
15
19
19
17
17
17
16
19
15
10
13
12
10
13
12
12
13
13
13
13
11
8
14
15
13
14
13
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.5
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
1.1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
NW
16
3
NW
14
2.3
NW
14
Energy kJ
249
218
153
732
755
647
636
503
359
260
223
94
64
265
968
838
497
346
322
3094
2140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.5
WNW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.7
NW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.7
W
12
1.2
W
12
Energy kJ
31
12
116
20
20
8
7
7
7
7
6
10
71
167
8
8
7
203
7
146
446
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.8
NW
16
Energy kJ
21
23
21
20
6
6
10
3
10
8
7
380
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
2.2
NNW
7
1.9
N
7
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
2.3
NW
13
Energy kJ
55
108
139
160
182
239
206
160
206
206
141
172
226
458
345
139
119
164
1730
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
4
2
3
5
4
Distance (km)
33
30
33
386
33
121
379
33
127
402
432
537
379
407
217
234
234
29
33
21
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
4
2
2
3
4
2
4
2
3
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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