Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Ericeira, Portugal)

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Reef Surf Guide

Reef in Ericeira is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Hazards include urchins and rocks.

Reef Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	14.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Reef:

The best conditions reported for surf at Reef occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Reef (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Reef with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 19% of the time in December while 17% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 64% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

19%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

17%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

64%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Reef Location Map

Interactive Reef surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Reef is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 33 km (20 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Reef is Talavera La Real (Badajoz) Airport (BJZ) in Spain, 225 km (140 miles) away.

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Reef Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 08:07 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 08
ft, °F	9AM	12PM	3PM	6PM
Wave (m)	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Period (s)	17	15	16	14
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	off	off	off	off

What does Reef look like?

Latest photos from Reef. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Francisco Ourique

Tides at Reef

Current tide and informaton

For Ericeira, 2 km from Reef.

Next High Water: 04:24pm | 2.61m

Next Low Water: 10:18am | 0.28m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Reef Sea Temperature

The water temperature (14.6 °C) at Reef is quite cool. You will need a quality spring wetsuit, and maybe neoprene hood because it will be cloudy with an effective air temperature of just (6.0 °C). Gloves are a good idea, neoprene boots optional.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, a neoprene hood and gloves.