Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 27 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
16.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (May 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 30th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
NW
11
1
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.7
NW
14
1.1
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
341
243
171
229
216
100
217
206
222
163
643
767
730
647
439
343
260
223
189
359
452
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
WNW
5
SSE
10
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
25
N
35
N
30
N
30
N
30
N
25
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
40
N
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:10PM2.45m
1:26AM2.49m
1:50PM2.54m
2:07AM2.51m
2:27PM2.62m
2:45AM2.54m
3:02PM2.67m
3:22AM2.54m
3:37PM2.70m
3:58AM2.53m
4:12PM2.70m
4:34AM2.48m
4:49PM2.67m
Low Tide
7:17PM0.64m
7:36AM0.54m
7:58PM0.56m
8:12AM0.51m
8:36PM0.49m
8:47AM0.49m
9:12PM0.44m
9:22AM0.48m
9:48PM0.42m
9:56AM0.50m
10:25PM0.44m
10:31AM0.53m
11:02PM0.49m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:53
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:57
8:57
Temp °C
27
22
21
21
19
16
18
18
15
17
17
15
18
18
16
18
18
17
16
16
15
24
19
21
19
17
14
16
15
11
12
12
10
13
13
13
15
16
15
12
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
NW
11
1
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
341
243
171
229
216
100
217
206
222
163
643
767
730
647
439
343
260
223
156
359
452
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
W
13
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
WNW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WNW
17
0.7
NW
14
0.9
WNW
9
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
13
7
52
4
24
90
30
30
22
116
20
20
8
7
7
7
7
27
189
113
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
4
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
25
25
7
22
1
40
22
21
8
21
20
6
6
6
10
10
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
1
NNW
5
1
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
7
1.4
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
4
1.5
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
2.3
NNW
7
Energy kJ
10
52
68
80
131
137
158
117
110
98
67
55
42
20
136
237
500
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
217
0
0
35
32
32
35
32
32
431
35
35
425
32
32
405
35
35
650
381
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
4
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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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