Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 WEST
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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
16.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the N by Thu night).

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
8
3
WSW
9
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
8
1.4
SW
7
1.1
WSW
7
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
629
1479
1591
1976
1126
447
223
110
38
40
29
21
9
19
9
9
8
7
6
3
3
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
35
SSW
40
SSW
45
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
20
SW
5
SSW
0
WSW
15
NW
20
N
35
N
45
N
45
N
40
N
40
N
35
N
30
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:09PM2.17m
9:57AM1.97m
10:19PM2.23m
11:06AM2.09m
11:21PM2.35m
12:02PM2.28m
00:15AM2.53m
12:51PM2.50m
1:04AM2.71m
1:36PM2.72m
1:52AM2.87m
2:20PM2.90m
2:39AM2.98m
Low Tide
3:40AM0.94m
3:52PM1.02m
4:49AM0.83m
5:03PM0.92m
5:46AM0.66m
6:02PM0.75m
6:36AM0.46m
6:53PM0.54m
7:21AM0.27m
7:41PM0.33m
8:05AM0.13m
8:27PM0.15m
8:50AM0.05m
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
2
3
3
1
3
Temp °C
16
15
16
16
15
17
17
15
17
17
16
16
17
15
15
15
14
15
15
14
16
9
9
8
8
9
13
13
13
15
14
16
17
15
12
8
7
6
7
7
7
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
13
3
WSW
9
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
12
2.5
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
8
1.7
NNW
11
1.6
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
7
1
NNW
8
0.2
W
11
0.4
NNW
14
1.2
NNW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
186
1479
176
199
1126
447
750
608
325
222
125
94
42
127
9
77
491
7
6
2
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.9
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
11
1.8
NNW
12
0.3
WNW
9
1.1
WSW
7
0.7
SW
6
0.2
SSW
16
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.6
NNW
9
0.3
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
96
250
319
889
17
110
38
25
29
17
58
4
1
9
8
2
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
12
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SW
5
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
NW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
158
15
13
12
28
25
25
21
21
9
19
9
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
8
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
9
1.4
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
1.7
NNW
7
2.2
NNW
7
2.4
NNW
8
3
NNW
12
2.4
NNW
11
2.1
NNW
11
1.8
NNW
10
Energy kJ
629
1591
1976
223
40
270
487
655
2047
1365
936
635
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
Distance (km)
43
407
416
484
407
261
43
400
42
43
43
4
7
542
586
597
420
400
34
34
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
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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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