
Surf Forecasts:
Reef surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, NW swell with 159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | NW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 7 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NNW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 142 | 81 | 92 | 93 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57PM2.13m | 9:34AM2.31m | 10:36PM2.10m | 11:05AM2.39m | 11:58PM2.24m | 12:17PM2.57m | 00:57AM2.44m | 1:11PM2.77m | 1:44AM2.63m | 1:57PM2.93m | 2:24AM2.79m | 2:37PM3.02m | 3:00AM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.75m | 3:00AM0.93m | 4:13PM0.80m | 4:41AM0.93m | 5:43PM0.66m | 6:01AM0.77m | 6:47PM0.46m | 6:59AM0.56m | 7:35PM0.27m | 7:45AM0.37m | 8:15PM0.13m | 8:25AM0.23m | 8:50PM0.06m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | S 10 | S 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 |
1297 | 972 | 686 | 500 | 424 | 412 | 290 | 255 | 178 | 142 | 81 | 92 | 67 | 2 | 3 | 1440 | 1160 | 906 | 665 | 446 | 331 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | NW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 6 | S 6 | — | N 15 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 11 | N 8 |
7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | S 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
— | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 93 | 395 | 899 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 32 | 32 | 551 | 34 | 19 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
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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.










