
Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Norte surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, NW swell with 2,027 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with NW 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 (Oct 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Norte in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Norte over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 17 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
222 | 1435 | 1243 | 1281 | 1876 | 1152 | 699 | 731 | 1230 | 1775 | 1626 | 1514 | 1042 | 397 | 456 | 362 | 1171 | 1776 | 1459 | 796 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:31PM2.53m | 5:45AM2.58m | 6:08PM2.32m | 6:23AM2.40m | 6:50PM2.12m | 7:10AM2.22m | 7:47PM1.94m | 8:17AM2.07m | 9:11PM1.84m | 9:47AM2.03m | 10:45PM1.87m | 11:08AM2.12m | 11:52PM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:29PM0.55m | 11:56AM0.57m | 00:04AM0.74m | 12:38PM0.77m | 00:45AM0.92m | 1:31PM0.96m | 1:40AM1.08m | 2:49PM1.09m | 3:05AM1.17m | 4:27PM1.08m | 4:41AM1.13m | 5:40PM0.94m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 21 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | W 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 17 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
222 | 1435 | 1243 | 1281 | 1876 | 1152 | 699 | 614 | 1230 | 1597 | 86 | 1514 | 24 | 397 | 456 | 362 | 1171 | 1776 | 1459 | 796 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | S 11 | — | — | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | — | WNW 11 | — | NNW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
155 | 2 | — | — | — | 352 | 677 | 731 | 303 | 186 | — | 41 | — | 35 | 20 | 35 | 137 | 55 | 35 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | NNW 13 | WNW 10 | NW 18 | WNW 9 | — | N 10 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 31 | 35 | 269 | 16 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | NW 12 | NNW 11 | — | NNW 11 | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — |
8 | — | — | — | 22 | 33 | 49 | 42 | — | 1775 | 1626 | — | 1042 | — | — | 281 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 16 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 30 |
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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.










