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Lat Long: 38.96° N 9.42° W

Pontinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pontinha sea temperature is
18.7°C
1.5° 

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


Pontinha surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NW swell with 3,558 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pontinha in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 28th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 28th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 2nd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:41PM2.90m
3:02AM2.79m
3:13PM3.02m
3:34AM2.91m
3:48PM3.08m
4:08AM2.97m
4:23PM3.06m
4:44AM2.97m
5:02PM2.96m
5:22AM2.89m
5:44PM2.79m
6:05AM2.75m
6:33PM2.56m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.15m
9:02AM0.20m
9:25PM0.04m
9:36AM0.10m
9:58PM-0.00m
10:11AM0.06m
10:32PM0.03m
10:49AM0.09m
11:09PM0.14m
11:30AM0.19m
11:50PM0.32m
12:17PM0.36m
00:37AM0.54m
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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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