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Praia do Sul surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 04 Apr 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Praia do Sul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia do Sul sea temperature is
15.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Sul this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Sul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Sul in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4PM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Sul over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
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 kJ (?) | 1100 | 1229 | 1240 | 1863 | 2253 | 2063 | 1446 | 1086 | 603 | 2892 | 10347 | 7958 | 8854 | 7234 | 5761 | 4390 | 3322 | 1880 | 3059 | 3126 | 1933 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:56PM 2.81 | 5:13AM 2.70 | 5:27PM 2.70 | 5:45AM 2.52 | 5:59PM 2.55 | 6:20AM 2.32 | 6:35PM 2.37 | 7:00AM 2.12 | 7:20PM 2.20 | 7:54AM 1.94 | 8:26PM 2.06 | 9:19AM 1.83 | 9:59PM 2.02 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:44AM 0.25 | 11:01PM 0.28 | 11:14AM 0.39 | 11:34PM 0.42 | 11:44AM 0.56 | 12:09AM 0.59 | 12:17PM 0.74 | 12:49AM 0.79 | 12:57PM 0.92 | 1:40AM 0.98 | 1:51PM 1.08 | 2:57AM 1.10 | 3:16PM 1.17 | ||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 8 |
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Information about the Praia do Sul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia do Sul 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 Sul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Sul 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 Sul) 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 Sul 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 Sul 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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