Pontinha Surf Break

Pontinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.96° N 9.42° W

Issued: 12 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pontinha sea temperature is
18.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Pontinha surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NNW swell with 502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with NNW 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 (Jul 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
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)
2.3
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
9
1.8
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
9
1.4
NNW
8
0.7
NW
11
1
NNW
8
1
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
8
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
898
660
418
433
238
126
151
123
99
31
27
37
20
20
16
14
7
11
25
36
32
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NNW
10
N
15
SSE
15
NNW
10
N
5
NW
10
WNW
10
N
10
N
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
15
N
20
NNW
15
NNE
15
N
25
N
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:11PM2.74m
5:31AM2.45m
5:46PM2.72m
6:07AM2.42m
6:22PM2.67m
6:45AM2.37m
7:00PM2.60m
7:28AM2.33m
7:44PM2.52m
8:18AM2.30m
8:36PM2.44m
9:17AM2.28m
9:39PM2.38m
Low Tide
10:53AM0.48m
11:25PM0.44m
11:27AM0.49m
00:01AM0.46m
12:03PM0.53m
00:38AM0.50m
12:41PM0.60m
1:18AM0.54m
1:25PM0.67m
2:03AM0.59m
2:17PM0.74m
2:57AM0.64m
3:19PM0.79m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:05
 mm
Temp °C
32
32
29
29
26
25
29
27
24
29
28
23
27
25
21
29
29
27
33
32
26
Feels °C
28
27
26
27
25
23
27
26
23
26
25
21
24
22
19
25
24
23
28
26
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NNW
9
0.1
S
17
1.8
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
9
1.4
NNW
8
1
NNW
7
1
NNW
8
1
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
6
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
898
6
418
433
238
114
151
123
48
22
27
37
19
18
16
14
7
5
25
36
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
S
16
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
NW
11
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
5
0.2
W
7
0.3
NW
4
Energy kJ
15
5
142
126
76
57
38
31
16
13
20
20
7
7
3
11
5
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
3
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
N
8
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
NNW
7
Energy kJ
5
1
14
17
5
16
7
2
2
3
5
5
4
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNW
9
0.5
SE
4
0.9
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.3
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
Energy kJ
660
6
99
23
4
14
12
3
4
5
3
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
32
17
0
186
29
0
186
30
30
218
32
32
409
135
616
446
407
272
407
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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