Praia do Norte surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 WEST
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Praia do Norte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia do Norte sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Praia do Norte surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with 866 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Norte this week:

The surf forecast for Praia do Norte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Norte in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 3rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.5
W
13
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.5
NNW
7
1.2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.7
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.5
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
243
171
229
160
90
217
206
218
189
454
767
636
636
512
366
260
169
198
237
805
737
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
ENE
10
NE
20
NNW
25
N
20
N
25
NNW
30
N
25
N
35
N
30
N
35
N
35
NNW
30
NNW
35
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
40
NNW
35
N
35
N
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:26AM2.49m
1:50PM2.54m
2:07AM2.51m
2:27PM2.62m
2:45AM2.54m
3:02PM2.67m
3:22AM2.54m
3:37PM2.70m
3:58AM2.53m
4:12PM2.70m
4:34AM2.48m
4:49PM2.67m
5:11AM2.41m
Low Tide
7:17PM0.64m
7:36AM0.54m
7:58PM0.56m
8:12AM0.51m
8:36PM0.49m
8:47AM0.49m
9:12PM0.44m
9:22AM0.48m
9:48PM0.42m
9:56AM0.50m
10:25PM0.44m
10:31AM0.53m
11:02PM0.49m
11:07AM0.58m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:53
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:55
8:57
8:58
Temp °C
22
21
20
18
15
18
18
15
17
17
16
18
18
16
18
18
16
16
16
16
19
20
21
19
16
12
16
15
12
12
11
11
13
13
11
13
12
11
10
9
11
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
Energy kJ
243
171
229
160
79
217
206
218
126
454
767
636
636
512
366
260
169
86
64
805
737
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
W
13
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.5
WNW
12
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
7
52
4
24
90
30
29
23
80
124
20
8
7
7
7
7
13
10
77
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
12
0.3
WNW
16
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
25
6
22
40
22
21
8
21
20
6
6
10
3
51
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
1
NNW
5
1.1
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.8
N
7
1.6
N
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.5
N
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
Energy kJ
12
54
82
82
137
189
207
182
293
220
145
171
135
110
198
237
244
131
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
3
Distance (km)
173
0
0
34
30
30
34
34
30
387
380
218
235
34
218
335
470
235
402
268
218
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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Information about the Praia do Norte Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia do Norte 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 Norte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Norte 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 Norte) 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 Norte 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 Norte is 19 km (12 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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