Praia do Norte surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 23 Apr 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
15.5° C
(Which is normal 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
3
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
2.3
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
W
10
0.6
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
567
1280
669
722
650
500
282
194
113
92
90
75
67
63
100
169
317
530
459
494
314
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
W
10
NW
5
NNW
15
NW
20
N
20
N
25
NNW
20
N
10
NE
15
NW
15
NNE
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
N
5
SSW
15
SW
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
NW
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:11AM2.25m
8:38PM2.45m
9:35AM2.12m
10:03PM2.39m
11:01AM2.14m
11:22PM2.45m
12:10PM2.26m
00:25AM2.55m
1:03PM2.41m
1:15AM2.65m
1:45PM2.55m
1:57AM2.73m
2:21PM2.67m
2:34AM2.76m
Low Tide
2:08PM0.81m
3:14AM0.70m
3:34PM0.92m
4:45AM0.71m
5:02PM0.89m
5:58AM0.62m
6:12PM0.76m
6:53AM0.50m
7:05PM0.62m
7:35AM0.39m
7:48PM0.49m
8:11AM0.32m
8:25PM0.39m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:50
6:48
6:48
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:43
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8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:27
1
Temp °C
16
15
14
16
16
15
16
16
14
20
18
19
22
22
18
19
18
16
17
17
17
15
12
13
15
14
14
13
13
11
19
16
17
21
20
16
20
16
15
16
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
2.3
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
W
10
0.7
NNW
7
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
567
1280
669
722
650
500
282
194
113
47
55
72
67
63
100
49
317
530
459
494
314
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
12
0.1
S
13
0.6
NW
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.1
W
13
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
W
8
0.3
WNW
16
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
WNW
5
0.8
NNW
9
1.1
NNW
9
Energy kJ
197
3
87
3
3
2
2
2
92
90
4
40
50
53
92
60
39
15
99
176
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
10
0.4
W
8
0.4
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
7
2
20
42
6
169
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
5
0.6
N
8
0.9
NNW
8
Energy kJ
10
24
37
75
55
48
30
45
126
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
34
30
0
219
30
30
34
30
0
218
1
0
30
20
0
34
0
30
33
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
5
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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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