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Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 30 Mar 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.1° 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 686 | 927 | 1386 | 2117 | 1572 | 1139 | 839 | 520 | 210 | 278 | 237 | 216 | 196 | 352 | 599 | 960 | 992 | 2126 | 1670 | 1331 | 724 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:25AM 2.91 | 2:50PM 2.75 | 3:02AM 2.98 | 3:24PM 2.84 | 3:36AM 3.00 | 3:55PM 2.89 | 4:09AM 2.95 | 4:26PM 2.87 | 4:41AM 2.85 | 4:56PM 2.81 | 5:13AM 2.70 | 5:27PM 2.70 | 5:45AM 2.52 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:14PM 0.39 | 8:43AM 0.17 | 8:51PM 0.26 | 9:15AM 0.11 | 9:25PM 0.18 | 9:46AM 0.10 | 9:58PM 0.16 | 10:15AM 0.15 | 10:29PM 0.20 | 10:44AM 0.25 | 11:01PM 0.28 | 11:14AM 0.39 | 11:34PM 0.42 | 11:44AM 0.56 | |||||||||
Mon 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | ||
| Sunset | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | ||
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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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