Praia do Sul surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 WET
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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
14.7° 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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 24th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
3
1
2
3
3
4
4
1
2
4
1
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.6
NW
1.7
NW
2.4
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.3
NNW
2.2
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.5
NW
1.6
NW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
3
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
1.2
NW
Period(s) (?)12111115149111111111211191710101311101116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)570497439117111399692325192516261260131983115641519184512473348289421741344791
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
W
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
E
20
N
15
N
10
NE
25
N
25
NE
30
ENE
30
NNE
30
ENE
35
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:29PM
2.54
7:09AM
2.28
7:41PM
2.35
8:38AM
2.09
9:15PM
2.28
10:19AM
2.10
10:46PM
2.38
11:36AM
2.25
11:53PM
2.57
12:31PM
2.44
12:44AM
2.76
1:14PM
2.61
1:25AM
2.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:08PM
0.57
12:47AM
0.61
1:11PM
0.82
2:11AM
0.79
2:42PM
0.98
3:58AM
0.81
4:24PM
0.94
5:23AM
0.66
5:39PM
0.77
6:21AM
0.46
6:32PM
0.56
7:06AM
0.29
7:14PM
0.39
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:52--6:52--6:53--6:54--6:55--6:57--6:58-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171716161514161815151613161618151716141817
Feels °C (?)1614131312111213111111101411149101161212
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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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