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Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 08 May 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
16.6° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM. 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 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 9th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 9th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 10th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NNW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
41 | 262 | 429 | 1312 | 1672 | 1616 | 2085 | 945 | 398 | 255 | 114 | 64 | 62 | 47 | 58 | 67 | 70 | 171 | 13 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:01PM2.21m | 8:41AM1.95m | 9:09PM2.17m | 9:57AM1.97m | 10:19PM2.23m | 11:06AM2.09m | 11:21PM2.35m | 12:02PM2.28m | 00:15AM2.53m | 12:51PM2.50m | 1:04AM2.71m | 1:36PM2.72m | 1:52AM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27AM0.96m | 2:36PM1.03m | 3:40AM0.94m | 3:52PM1.02m | 4:49AM0.83m | 5:03PM0.92m | 5:46AM0.66m | 6:02PM0.75m | 6:36AM0.46m | 6:53PM0.54m | 7:21AM0.27m | 7:41PM0.33m | 8:05AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | 8:43 |
1 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | SW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 6 | NNW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NNW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 39 | 262 | 115 | 235 | 250 | 176 | 119 | 945 | 591 | 581 | 439 | 263 | 181 | 106 | 58 | 31 | 70 | 30 | 13 | 277 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NNW 13 | WNW 12 | — | S 16 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 13 | NNW 16 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | 41 | 68 | 120 | 119 | — | 5 | 85 | 392 | 13 | 16 | 114 | 25 | 25 | 47 | 70 | 28 | 61 | 7 | 25 | 7 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NW 7 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | SW 18 | NW 9 | S 10 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 14 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 12 | 19 | 2 | — | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 213 | 429 | 1312 | 1672 | 1616 | 2085 | — | 398 | 255 | — | 64 | 62 | — | — | 67 | — | 171 | 435 | 731 | 1859 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 143 | 42 | 407 | 416 | 416 | 407 | 143 | 42 | 271 | 43 | 43 | 269 | 19 | 32 | 430 | 32 | 124 | 696 | 696 | 823 |
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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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