Reef Surf Break

Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.98° N 9.42° W

Issued: 12 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Reef sea temperature is
17.5° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year

Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Reef surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 29th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
11
1.2
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
1.5
NW
13
2.5
NW
13
2.5
NW
12
0.1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
96
68
45
42
30
37
52
230
320
339
300
233
184
88
88
64
700
2145
1852
3
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
WNW
5
NW
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
30
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
25
NNW
20
NW
20
N
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:38AM2.21m
11:00PM2.28m
11:38AM2.24m
00:01AM2.24m
12:33PM2.30m
00:56AM2.25m
1:21PM2.38m
1:45AM2.30m
2:04PM2.47m
2:28AM2.36m
2:44PM2.56m
3:07AM2.42m
3:23PM2.64m
3:45AM2.47m
Low Tide
4:21AM0.73m
4:44PM0.87m
5:20AM0.78m
5:49PM0.86m
6:14AM0.79m
6:47PM0.81m
7:03AM0.77m
7:36PM0.73m
7:48AM0.71m
8:19PM0.63m
8:28AM0.65m
8:58PM0.55m
9:06AM0.58m
9:36PM0.48m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:07
 mm
Temp °C
22
22
19
21
20
18
21
21
19
20
20
18
20
20
18
19
19
17
20
20
18
Feels °C
23
22
20
20
18
19
18
19
18
20
19
18
18
18
15
15
14
13
18
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
11
1.2
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
1.5
NW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
101
96
68
45
42
30
37
52
230
320
339
300
233
184
88
88
64
700
6
6
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.8
NNW
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
24
11
11
19
18
15
9
48
4
8
21
21
34
49
80
7
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
5
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
SW
16
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
16
Energy kJ
2
2
2
11
8
10
3
1
20
20
7
3
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
0.8
SW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.4
NNW
3
1
NW
5
1.2
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
5
2.5
NW
13
2.5
NW
12
2.5
NNW
11
Energy kJ
1
24
23
13
4
49
181
172
78
2145
1852
1584
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
301
0
1
443
6
143
416
42
1
43
32
32
400
35
35
414
35
32
223
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
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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