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Pontinha surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pontinha in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontinha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, light winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | |
963 | 729 | 525 | 284 | 232 | 526 | 1185 | 869 | 524 | 400 | 425 | 612 | 2359 | 1803 | 967 | 698 | 517 | 531 | 520 | 418 | 356 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | |
High Tide | 3:04PM3.04m | 3:27AM3.02m | 3:49PM3.10m | 4:16AM2.98m | 4:36PM3.10m | 5:07AM2.86m | 5:26PM3.03m | 6:00AM2.69m | 6:20PM2.90m | 6:58AM2.50m | 7:19PM2.75m | 8:02AM2.33m | 8:25PM2.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM0.02m | 9:34AM0.04m | 10:02PM-0.03m | 10:20AM0.10m | 10:52PM0.01m | 11:08AM0.21m | 11:45PM0.12m | 11:59AM0.37m | 00:43AM0.28m | 12:55PM0.54m | 1:47AM0.44m | 1:58PM0.70m | 2:58AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 3 | 5 | 19 | 14 | 151 | 526 | 1185 | 869 | 524 | 400 | 425 | 557 | 2359 | 1803 | 967 | 698 | 517 | 531 | 520 | 418 | 356 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | — | WNW 17 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 28 | 32 | 63 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 612 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | — | SW 18 | — | — | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SW 16 | S 5 | S 10 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 13 | — | — | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 963 | 729 | 525 | 284 | 232 | 192 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 234 | 403 | 234 | 303 | 379 | 29 | 127 | 418 | 29 | 29 | 220 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
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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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