Praia do Sul surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 28 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
15.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Sul in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 29th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 29th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 29th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
1
3
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NW
1.8
NW
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
2
NW
1.9
NW
2.5
NNW
2
NNW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.8
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
1.7
NNW
1.2
NW
1.6
NNW
Period(s) (?)1816141314131111151817151413131212118109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19881707148411721580118213339781014127118371344930663520503309237370262381
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
25
N
20
NE
10
NE
30
N
20
NNE
20
E
20
N
10
NE
10
ENE
15
N
15
NNE
20
E
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
N
20
NNW
25
N
30
N
30
N
35
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:36AM
2.25
11:53PM
2.57
12:31PM
2.44
12:44AM
2.76
1:14PM
2.61
1:25AM
2.91
1:50PM
2.75
2:02AM
2.98
2:24PM
2.84
2:36AM
3.00
2:55PM
2.89
3:09AM
2.95
3:26PM
2.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
0.77
6:21AM
0.46
6:32PM
0.56
7:06AM
0.29
7:14PM
0.39
7:43AM
0.17
7:51PM
0.26
8:15AM
0.11
8:25PM
0.18
8:46AM
0.10
8:58PM
0.16
9:15AM
0.15
9:29PM
0.20
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-6:55--6:57--6:58--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:01-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161717131414141617171818181914151512141412
Feels °C (?)121112107109111414151514151012127886
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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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