Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 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
14.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average 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 Monday (Mar 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 23rd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 25th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 29th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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 morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
1
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
1
2
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.6
NW
1.7
NW
1.2
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
WNW
2.5
NNW
2.2
NNW
2.3
NNW
0.4
WNW
1
NW
1.3
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.7
NW
1.8
NW
0.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)121312111115141312121111121119171413141321
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4715765706154391088113945877107000387018979116941147102144
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNE
20
E
10
W
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
25
N
20
ENE
25
NNE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
N
15
NNE
15
E
20
N
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
NNE
30
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:35PM
2.74
6:04AM
2.55
6:29PM
2.54
7:09AM
2.28
7:41PM
2.35
8:38AM
2.09
9:15PM
2.28
10:19AM
2.10
10:46PM
2.38
11:36AM
2.25
11:53PM
2.57
12:31PM
2.44
12:44AM
2.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:47PM
0.37
12:08PM
0.57
12:47AM
0.61
1:11PM
0.82
2:11AM
0.79
2:42PM
0.98
3:58AM
0.81
4:24PM
0.94
5:23AM
0.66
5:39PM
0.77
6:21AM
0.46
6:32PM
0.56
7:06AM
0.29
Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:26
Sunset6:52--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:54--6:55--6:57--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161617171616161417181415151317171515171513
Feels °C (?)131316151313121113131110101014131291085
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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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