Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 WET
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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
14.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 7th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 14th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.6
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.6
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
1.2
W
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
2.2
WNW
3
WNW
3
W
2.4
WNW
2.4
WNW
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)13121211117131211111413131211101012141415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8711519917613326835323162188233229232310140113321978188710861594558374628152
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
30
N
10
NNE
10
W
20
SW
30
W
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
10
N
10
WNW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
30
SSW
40
SSW
45
SSW
40
SW
10
NW
20
NNW
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
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on
cross-
on
cross-
on
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on
cross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:38PM
2.56
5:54AM
2.83
6:23PM
2.42
6:39AM
2.61
7:10PM
2.27
7:28AM
2.38
8:04PM
2.16
8:25AM
2.19
9:06PM
2.08
9:33AM
2.06
10:16PM
2.08
10:47AM
2.03
11:22PM
2.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:29AM
0.22
11:33PM
0.42
12:13PM
0.40
12:17AM
0.59
12:58PM
0.59
1:06AM
0.77
1:46PM
0.77
2:03AM
0.92
2:42PM
0.91
3:13AM
1.02
3:49PM
0.99
4:32AM
1.03
4:58PM
0.99
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:54--
Sunset-5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32--5:34--5:35--5:36-
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clear
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Rain (mm)
1----2----------629---
Temp. °C131312131515131314121214151515151514141412
Feels °C (?)761010111098910101111111087611107
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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 12 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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