Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 28 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
16.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Reef surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,746 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.5
W
13
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.6
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
0.8
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
160
90
217
249
218
156
721
767
658
636
503
359
265
176
140
172
239
787
920
753
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NNW
30
N
20
N
25
NNW
30
N
25
N
35
N
30
N
35
N
35
N
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
N
40
N
40
NNW
40
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:50PM2.54m
2:07AM2.51m
2:27PM2.62m
2:45AM2.54m
3:02PM2.67m
3:22AM2.54m
3:37PM2.70m
3:58AM2.53m
4:12PM2.70m
4:34AM2.48m
4:49PM2.67m
5:11AM2.41m
5:26PM2.61m
Low Tide
7:58PM0.56m
8:12AM0.51m
8:36PM0.49m
8:47AM0.49m
9:12PM0.44m
9:22AM0.48m
9:48PM0.42m
9:56AM0.50m
10:25PM0.44m
10:31AM0.53m
11:02PM0.49m
11:07AM0.58m
11:41PM0.56m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:53
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:57
8:57
8:58
Temp °C
19
18
15
17
17
15
17
17
16
18
18
16
18
18
17
16
16
15
19
18
16
19
15
11
14
14
11
13
12
11
13
13
12
13
12
13
10
9
9
14
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
229
160
79
217
249
218
156
721
767
658
636
503
359
265
173
110
86
198
787
920
753
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
W
13
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
3
24
90
41
30
23
80
20
20
8
7
7
7
7
10
10
25
239
8
8
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
22
25
22
21
8
21
20
6
6
10
10
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
1.1
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.8
N
7
1.6
N
7
1.5
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
5
Energy kJ
16
61
55
74
119
207
207
188
293
226
155
176
182
176
140
172
245
84
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
32
220
32
32
220
35
32
436
35
124
236
35
220
486
404
430
975
386
220
419
220
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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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