Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 29 Mar 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
15.2° 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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 29th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 29th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 5th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
!
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
!
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NW
2.1
NW
1.7
NW
0.6
NW
1.1
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
WNW
1
NW
1
NW
1.3
NW
2
NW
2.5
NW
3
NW
Period(s) (?)131413201815191715141313121211111013121214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11551704101130668610141386211715721139839581355314215220206577112519023743
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
35
N
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
E
20
N
15
NNE
20
E
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
25
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:31PM
2.44
1:44AM
2.76
2:14PM
2.61
2:25AM
2.91
2:50PM
2.75
3:02AM
2.98
3:24PM
2.84
3:36AM
3.00
3:55PM
2.89
4:09AM
2.95
4:26PM
2.87
4:41AM
2.85
4:56PM
2.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:32PM
0.56
8:06AM
0.29
8:14PM
0.39
8:43AM
0.17
8:51PM
0.26
9:15AM
0.11
9:25PM
0.18
9:46AM
0.10
9:58PM
0.16
10:15AM
0.15
10:29PM
0.20
10:44AM
0.25
11:01PM
0.28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:20--7:18--
Sunset-7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:02-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131413131416151617181713141412131313151614
Feels °C (?)978109131212141412109879912131313
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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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