Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 27 Mar 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
15.1° 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 (Mar 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 21s period. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 28th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 21s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 28th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 21s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 28th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
4
2
3
3
0
4
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
4
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
NNW
2.2
NNW
0.7
NW
1.8
NW
1.9
NW
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
2.5
NNW
1.9
NW
0.5
NW
0.9
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.4
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.7
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1
NW
Period(s) (?)111222181614131413201815191716141313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)004701988183214841155011821865166319251174147410631006659457403237
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
20
N
20
NNE
15
NE
25
N
20
NE
20
ENE
30
N
10
NE
35
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
ENE
20
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
NNE
5
NE
10
SSE
15
NW
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:19AM
2.10
10:46PM
2.38
11:36AM
2.25
11:53PM
2.57
12:31PM
2.44
12:44AM
2.76
1:14PM
2.61
1:25AM
2.91
1:50PM
2.75
2:02AM
2.98
2:24PM
2.84
2:36AM
3.00
2:55PM
2.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:24PM
0.94
5:23AM
0.66
5:39PM
0.77
6:21AM
0.46
6:32PM
0.56
7:06AM
0.29
7:14PM
0.39
7:43AM
0.17
7:51PM
0.26
8:15AM
0.11
8:25PM
0.18
8:46AM
0.10
8:58PM
0.16
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise6:31--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--
Sunset-6:54--6:55--6:57--6:58--6:59--7:00--7:00-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151612161816141414131616171816182120171613
Feels °C (?)101171213111071151113131313131817151311
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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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