Praia do Cerro Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 9.37° W

Praia do Cerro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia do Cerro sea temperature is
16.8°C
2.1° 

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


Praia do Cerro surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 5,998 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Cerro this week:

The surf forecast for Praia do Cerro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Cerro in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 28th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Cerro over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the NE by Mon morning).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
13
1.4
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
2.4
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3
NW
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2.5
NW
12
2.3
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2.3
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3.5
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2.3
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1.9
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1.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
828
658
407
1521
2449
1849
1375
1730
3587
5035
2876
1965
1350
2528
1494
1284
1160
1446
1109
1269
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NW
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NNE
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N
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NNE
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WNW
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NNE
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High Tide
11:57PM2.56m
12:10PM2.81m
00:44AM2.77m
12:56PM3.01m
1:23AM2.98m
1:35PM3.20m
1:59AM3.19m
2:13PM3.37m
2:35AM3.37m
2:50PM3.49m
3:11AM3.51m
3:28PM3.54m
3:48AM3.57m
Low Tide
5:45PM1.40m
5:57AM1.45m
6:34PM1.21m
6:45AM1.24m
7:13PM1.00m
7:24AM1.02m
7:48PM0.81m
8:02AM0.81m
8:23PM0.64m
8:38AM0.65m
8:58PM0.52m
9:16AM0.53m
9:34PM0.47m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Praia do Cerro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia do Cerro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia do Cerro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Cerro 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 (Praia do Cerro) 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 Praia do Cerro 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.

Praia do Cerro is 1 km (1 miles) from Peniche. If you plan a holiday in Peniche, look for hotels and other accommodation in Peniche. Peniche has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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