Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.98° N 9.42° W

Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Reef sea temperature is
18.5°C
0.9° 

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


Reef surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, NW swell with 1,983 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with NW 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 12th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 12th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
13
2.2
NW
12
1.9
NW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
2.1
NW
13
2.1
NW
12
2.1
NW
12
2.2
NW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1173
1336
894
541
520
490
305
211
1435
1243
1261
1903
1026
965
624
521
228
114
58
40
22
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNE
25
N
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N
20
N
20
NNW
25
NW
15
N
10
N
15
NW
10
W
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
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High Tide
4:23PM2.87m
4:38AM2.86m
4:57PM2.71m
5:11AM2.74m
5:31PM2.53m
5:45AM2.58m
6:08PM2.32m
6:23AM2.40m
6:50PM2.12m
7:10AM2.22m
7:47PM1.94m
8:17AM2.07m
9:11PM1.84m
Low Tide
10:11AM0.15m
10:26PM0.22m
10:45AM0.25m
10:57PM0.37m
11:20AM0.39m
11:29PM0.55m
11:56AM0.57m
00:04AM0.74m
12:38PM0.77m
00:45AM0.92m
1:31PM0.96m
1:40AM1.08m
2:49PM1.09m
3:05AM1.17m
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Temp °C
18
18
17
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19
18
23
23
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23
22
18
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Feels °C
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21
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15
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18
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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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