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Reef Surf Forecast / Ericeira / Portugal

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 27 Mar 2023 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 15.9 °C (Statistics for 27 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 15.3 max: 17.1 min: 14.4 °C)
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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 15.9 °C (Statistics for 27 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 15.3 max: 17.1 min: 14.4 °C)

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  1. weather stationWind Update On-shore wind 16 km from Reef has just become cross-shore (light winds from the NNW at Boavista wx).

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16 km away, 2 h 5 min ago

Light
14 km/h
NNW
19.0
15.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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 Monday (Mar 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 27th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 28th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4323411110111111111111111101101210003522312203
Swell
Height Map
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T portugal.htsgw.metric.30.cc23
T portugal.htsgw.metric.54.cc23
T portugal.htsgw.metric.78.cc23
T portugal.htsgw.metric.102.cc23
T portugal.htsgw.metric.126.cc23
T portugal.htsgw.metric.150.cc23
T portugal.htsgw.metric.174.cc23
T portugal.htsgw.metric.198.cc23
T portugal.htsgw.metric.222.cc23
T portugal.htsgw.metric.246.cc23
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
NW
1.5
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
1.2
W
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
NW
1
W
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.9
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)111010151615151413131212131313121211111010109991416141312111110101312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)884471186462781333029762688242622131632207727474176331419411449937485385204125904245634121057888409303229130122141205
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
NE
5
ESE
10
WSW
10
S
10
S
20
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
NW
20
NNW
30
N
30
N
35
N
30
NNE
30
E
20
NNE
15
ENE
30
E
25
NNE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
NNE
25
NNE
10
NE
20
N
10
NE
25
ESE
20
SW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:30PM
2.34
8:04AM
2.07
8:29PM
2.13
9:22AM
1.88
9:58PM
2.01
11:08AM
1.84
11:36PM
2.05
12:28PM
1.97
12:43AM
2.21
1:18PM
2.14
1:28AM
2.40
1:55PM
2.32
2:04AM
2.59
2:26PM
2.49
2:36AM
2.75
2:56PM
2.65
3:06AM
2.86
3:26PM
2.77
3:37AM
2.93
3:55PM
2.85
4:08AM
2.95
4:26PM
2.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:09PM
0.77
1:45AM
0.82
1:58PM
1.01
2:55AM
1.03
3:15PM
1.19
4:43AM
1.11
5:08PM
1.20
6:16AM
1.01
6:28PM
1.06
7:10AM
0.83
7:16PM
0.87
7:47AM
0.65
7:52PM
0.68
8:19AM
0.47
8:25PM
0.50
8:49AM
0.31
8:55PM
0.35
9:17AM
0.20
9:26PM
0.25
9:46AM
0.13
9:57PM
0.18
10:16AM
0.12
10:29PM
0.17

Note: the tide data above is for Ericeira which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Reef.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Offshore winds at Reef blow from the E

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171718202119201917151615161615161513131312161815171918192013191916201816
Low °C131616182017181715151515161615161511121211111511111912121713151715161715
Feels °C (?)151514181816161515151514151415151295541012119131312137151412161516
Sunrise7:31--7:28--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--
Sunset-7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06-

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

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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.