Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 10 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
16.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
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)
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
8
1.4
SW
7
1.1
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
WNW
11
1.5
NNW
6
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1502
2038
1033
412
217
97
51
56
38
21
13
19
12
151
10
9
7
6
8
7
17
Wind (km/h)
40
SSW
45
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
15
SW
15
WSW
5
W
5
NW
20
NW
20
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:19PM2.23m
11:06AM2.09m
11:21PM2.35m
12:02PM2.28m
00:15AM2.53m
12:51PM2.50m
1:04AM2.71m
1:36PM2.72m
1:52AM2.87m
2:20PM2.90m
2:39AM2.98m
3:04PM3.04m
3:27AM3.02m
Low Tide
3:52PM1.02m
4:49AM0.83m
5:03PM0.92m
5:46AM0.66m
6:02PM0.75m
6:36AM0.46m
6:53PM0.54m
7:21AM0.27m
7:41PM0.33m
8:05AM0.13m
8:27PM0.15m
8:50AM0.05m
9:14PM0.02m
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
2
4
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
15
15
17
17
15
16
16
15
16
16
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
8
7
9
14
13
13
14
14
15
14
13
11
9
8
7
9
9
10
12
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
12
2.5
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
8
1.7
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
11
1.2
NNW
10
1
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
9
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
NNW
14
1
NNW
13
1.5
NNW
12
0.2
W
9
1.9
NNW
11
1.6
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
9
Energy kJ
176
203
1033
412
764
415
269
154
101
65
45
106
2
36
331
603
7
778
512
437
237
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.4
NNW
10
1.1
NNW
12
1.8
NNW
12
0.3
WNW
9
1.1
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.2
SSW
16
0.8
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
5
32
324
874
15
97
51
25
38
19
13
7
12
11
10
9
6
6
8
7
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
NNW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
15
13
12
30
25
21
21
29
19
7
1
7
7
3
3
3
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
9
1.4
SW
7
0.9
SW
6
1.1
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
7
2.1
NNW
11
Energy kJ
1502
2038
217
56
171
151
213
281
1068
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
484
418
407
43
43
4
42
288
1
1
960
270
547
561
507
305
542
34
34
223
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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