Praia do Norte surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 06 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
17.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
0.3
WNW
14
1.1
SW
7
0.6
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
3
SW
10
2.2
SW
9
2
WSW
8
1.3
NNW
11
2
NNW
12
2
NNW
11
1.7
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
10
1.4
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
379
306
220
132
102
116
55
41
99
116
217
1426
711
581
416
1006
973
656
442
348
213
Wind (km/h)
25
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
5
W
25
S
30
S
30
SE
45
SSW
40
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
W
20
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
6:02AM2.29m
6:18PM2.43m
6:43AM2.15m
7:04PM2.30m
7:35AM2.02m
8:01PM2.21m
8:41AM1.95m
9:09PM2.17m
9:57AM1.97m
10:19PM2.23m
11:06AM2.09m
11:21PM2.35m
12:02PM2.28m
00:15AM2.53m
Low Tide
11:58AM0.73m
00:34AM0.75m
12:39PM0.86m
1:24AM0.88m
1:30PM0.97m
2:27AM0.96m
2:36PM1.03m
3:40AM0.94m
3:52PM1.02m
4:49AM0.83m
5:03PM0.92m
5:46AM0.66m
6:02PM0.75m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
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8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8
2
3
2
7
Temp °C
16
16
14
15
15
14
17
17
16
16
17
15
17
17
15
17
16
15
15
15
14
11
10
9
11
11
11
11
11
9
8
10
8
12
12
11
15
13
13
8
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
NNW
11
0.4
NW
10
1.1
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
8
1.1
SW
7
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
1
NNW
12
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
W
10
1.6
WSW
8
2
NNW
12
2
NNW
11
1.7
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
10
1.4
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
9
Energy kJ
11
6
11
25
102
116
55
32
99
115
217
269
191
260
344
1006
973
656
442
348
213
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.4
NW
10
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.6
NNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
11
1.2
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
10
6
5
23
5
42
41
99
116
109
170
233
225
416
150
88
44
23
18
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.4
NW
7
0.2
N
10
0.3
NW
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
10
4
8
1
1
3
10
13
8
13
5
15
13
30
28
25
25
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
7
0.4
SW
3
0.8
SSW
4
1.3
S
6
2
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
3
SW
10
2.2
SW
9
2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
379
306
220
132
2
24
112
464
1043
1426
711
581
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
266
450
233
122
406
0
46
402
137
408
417
485
141
487
44
44
544
30
33
431
406
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
9
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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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