Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

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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 surf forecast for Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
3
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.5
W
7
0.8
NNW
5
0.3
WSW
7
0.9
NNW
5
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
W
9
0.5
NW
10
0.2
W
8
0.1
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
821
676
552
324
278
176
169
166
26
31
9
36
14
13
12
11
10
6
44
8
4
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
S
20
SW
10
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
30
N
30
N
30
N
25
N
15
NNW
15
NW
10
N
glassy
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:26PM2.80m
3:43AM2.74m
3:58PM2.80m
4:16AM2.67m
4:30PM2.76m
4:50AM2.57m
5:03PM2.67m
5:24AM2.44m
5:39PM2.56m
6:02AM2.29m
6:18PM2.43m
6:43AM2.15m
7:04PM2.30m
Low Tide
9:33PM0.29m
9:45AM0.32m
10:06PM0.31m
10:16AM0.39m
10:39PM0.37m
10:48AM0.48m
11:14PM0.47m
11:21AM0.60m
11:52PM0.60m
11:58AM0.73m
00:34AM0.75m
12:39PM0.86m
1:24AM0.88m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
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6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
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8:29
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
Temp °C
16
16
15
17
17
15
16
16
14
14
15
13
15
15
13
15
14
13
15
15
14
16
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
10
10
10
9
10
10
7
9
7
7
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
8
0.3
WSW
7
0.8
NNW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NNW
9
1
NNW
8
Energy kJ
821
676
552
324
278
176
169
166
157
123
9
106
14
13
12
11
6
27
44
52
147
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.1
N
6
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.1
S
12
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
216
195
146
158
1
103
63
54
26
9
3
3
1
10
6
5
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
5
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
9
9
3
3
4
1
7
3
3
3
2
4
8
8
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
2
1
WSW
10
0.5
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
5
1.2
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
5
1.5
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
7
1.4
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
Energy kJ
1
193
9
31
188
36
302
324
402
336
331
281
181
136
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
43
0
38
43
35
42
32
43
130
486
49
222
547
236
265
565
265
32
548
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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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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