Reef Surf Forecast

/ Ericeira (18 surf breaks) /

Portugal (226 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (38.98° N 9.42° W)

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Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 04 Nov 2025 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 18.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 6PM.

Wave Type	Time (WET) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3PM (Tue 4th Nov)	7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf	3PM (Tue 4th Nov)	7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful	3AM (Thu 6th Nov)	18ft (5.5m) 13s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night).
	Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	!	0	0	0	0	0	0	!	0	!	!	3	!	!	!	!	!	!	!	!
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WSW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Period(s) (?)	12	16	15	14	10	13	13	12	12	12	12	11	18	16	16	14	15	15	16	15	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	761	2444	3204	1945	2540	9654	8046	5408	1926	940	2160	1316	2120	7344	6108	3484	3532	4581	5521	4456	3761
Wind (km/h)	SSE	SSE	S	SW	W	W	WNW	NW	WSW	SW	NNW	NNW	N	N	NNE	ENE	NW	SW	S	N	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	on	on	on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	off	cross- on	glass	cross	cross	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		1:18PM 3.07	1:44AM 3.07		2:03PM 3.15	2:27AM 3.16		2:50PM 3.13		3:11AM 3.17	3:37PM 3.01		3:57AM 3.09	4:27PM 2.82		4:46AM 2.94	5:22PM 2.57		5:42AM 2.75		6:24PM 2.34
Low Tide / height (m)			7:31PM -0.06	7:51AM -0.03		8:13PM -0.10	8:36AM -0.10		8:57PM -0.04	9:23AM -0.09		9:41PM 0.09	10:12AM 0.03		10:28PM 0.28	11:06AM 0.22		11:19PM 0.51		12:07PM 0.44	12:19AM 0.72

	Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10
Sunrise	7:07	-	-	7:07	-	-	7:09	-	-	7:09	-	-	7:11	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:13	-	-
Sunset	-	5:34	-	-	5:32	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:29	-	-	5:28	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	11	5	3	7	-	-	-	5	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	21	20	19	17	17	17	17	17	18	18	17	17	17	15	16	16	16	18	18	16
Feels °C (?)	12	15	13	12	8	8	11	12	14	14	14	14	13	14	13	15	14	15	19	17	15

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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.