Praia do Norte surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 WET
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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
14.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Friday (Mar 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Norte in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 20th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 20th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 18th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
4
3
1
0
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
WNW
3.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.4
NW
2.1
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
SW
0.9
NW
1.1
NW
1.5
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1.3
NW
0.9
NNW
1.3
NNW
Period(s) (?)16161414131313121291115151513121212111312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)237953303009231715441006772396314208202550949924690494471373461290429
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
40
ESE
40
SE
30
SE
15
ENE
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
S
15
E
15
ESE
0
WNW
5
ESE
5
E
15
NNW
15
N
5
NE
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoffoffglassoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:35AM
3.13
2:57PM
2.98
3:11AM
3.18
3:33PM
3.03
3:48AM
3.15
4:10PM
3.01
4:29AM
3.02
4:50PM
2.91
5:13AM
2.81
5:35PM
2.74
6:04AM
2.55
6:29PM
2.54
7:09AM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:23PM
0.12
8:48AM
-0.05
8:58PM
0.02
9:22AM
-0.09
9:35PM
-0.01
9:58AM
-0.04
10:15PM
0.04
10:37AM
0.10
10:58PM
0.17
11:19AM
0.32
11:47PM
0.37
12:08PM
0.57
12:47AM
0.61
Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33
Sunset6:46--6:47--6:49--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--
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rain showers
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clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
-69513142-41-3--------
Temp. °C171514161416161417161416161517161417171516
Feels °C (?)1089111012121015151215171416141215141312
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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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