Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.98° N 9.42° W

Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Reef sea temperature is
18.0°C
0.3° 

Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Reef surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, NW swell with 14,180 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with WNW swell.

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 (Nov 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Monday (Nov 30) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 18th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 18th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 19th Nov)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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307
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938
1170
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813
7718
13827
13672
13360
10686
8754
5584
3958
2124
1087
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:19PM2.04m
6:42AM2.23m
7:21PM1.95m
7:47AM2.17m
8:34PM1.94m
8:55AM2.18m
9:44PM2.03m
9:59AM2.26m
10:42PM2.20m
10:54AM2.40m
11:31PM2.40m
11:44AM2.56m
00:15AM2.61m
Low Tide
00:13AM0.95m
1:08PM0.94m
1:14AM1.03m
2:17PM0.96m
2:28AM1.06m
3:26PM0.90m
3:40AM0.99m
4:25PM0.76m
4:41AM0.85m
5:14PM0.59m
5:33AM0.66m
6:00PM0.41m
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Temp °C
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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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