Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 WEST
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Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Reef sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the N by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, light winds from the N by Mon night).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
2.5
NNW
10
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.9
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
19
19
9
9
7
7
6
3
0
5
18
14
37
336
529
805
589
399
484
875
Wind (km/h)
5
S
15
WNW
20
N
30
N
40
N
40
N
45
N
40
NNW
40
N
35
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
cross
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:51PM2.50m
1:04AM2.71m
1:36PM2.72m
1:52AM2.87m
2:20PM2.90m
2:39AM2.98m
3:04PM3.04m
3:27AM3.02m
3:49PM3.10m
4:16AM2.98m
4:36PM3.10m
5:07AM2.86m
5:26PM3.03m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.54m
7:21AM0.27m
7:41PM0.33m
8:05AM0.13m
8:27PM0.15m
8:50AM0.05m
9:14PM0.02m
9:34AM0.04m
10:02PM-0.03m
10:20AM0.10m
10:52PM0.01m
11:08AM0.21m
11:45PM0.12m
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:45
8:45
1
Temp °C
16
16
15
15
15
14
16
16
14
15
15
14
16
16
14
15
15
14
17
17
16
16
14
13
8
7
6
9
9
6
8
9
9
11
11
9
11
11
11
15
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
9
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
NNW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.9
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.9
NW
11
Energy kJ
71
51
106
2
42
7
7
6
3
5
18
14
31
336
529
805
589
399
484
875
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.7
NW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
31
19
11
9
9
5
11
37
94
12
12
10
17
16
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
NNW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
21
29
19
7
7
1
13
5
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
1.5
NNW
7
2.2
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
3.5
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
10
2.2
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
9
1.1
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
9
1
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
4
Energy kJ
4
192
526
1511
1888
956
1373
1187
838
484
261
165
212
238
85
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
4
1
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
1
965
35
547
979
542
696
985
400
236
486
265
140
599
32
32
405
32
32
38
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Reef 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 (Reef) 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 Reef 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Ericeira? If you are looking for accommodation near Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Ericeira, consider staying in Torres Vedras which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Ericeira where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sintra which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Rio de Mouro, Cacem and Loures.

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