Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.96° N 9.42° W

Pontinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Pontinha sea temperature is
18.4°C
1.0° 

Pontinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pontinha surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,686 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontinha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pontinha in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 16th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
12
1.6
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.4
NW
14
1.7
NW
13
2.2
NNW
12
2.2
NNW
12
2.1
NNW
11
1.8
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.4
NW
15
1.7
NW
13
1.6
NW
13
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1281
1076
1152
699
731
981
1379
1272
1068
802
222
490
328
773
1042
933
659
448
389
292
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
30
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NNW
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
15
NW
20
W
25
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:08PM2.32m
6:23AM2.40m
6:50PM2.12m
7:10AM2.22m
7:47PM1.94m
8:17AM2.07m
9:11PM1.84m
9:47AM2.03m
10:45PM1.87m
11:08AM2.12m
11:52PM2.02m
12:04PM2.29m
00:39AM2.22m
Low Tide
00:04AM0.74m
12:38PM0.77m
00:45AM0.92m
1:31PM0.96m
1:40AM1.08m
2:49PM1.09m
3:05AM1.17m
4:27PM1.08m
4:41AM1.13m
5:40PM0.94m
5:48AM0.98m
6:28PM0.74m
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Temp °C
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19
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18
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Feels °C
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16
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12
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15
13
14
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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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