Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 05 Jan 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
14.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jan 05) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 8th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 9th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 9th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Mon night, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
2.5
NW
3.5
NW
2.5
NW
3
NW
1.1
W
0.9
WNW
0.8
W
0.7
W
1.7
W
Period(s) (?)121211111110131212111110101211131110111011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4925214040345711515819013386141833681886302827518414398657
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNE
50
N
50
N
40
N
45
N
25
N
30
N
35
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
20
W
30
W
25
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
N
5
S
15
S
30
S
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
ononcrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crossglasscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
2.80
4:25AM
3.13
4:54PM
2.70
5:09AM
3.01
5:38PM
2.56
5:54AM
2.83
6:23PM
2.42
6:39AM
2.61
7:10PM
2.27
7:28AM
2.38
8:04PM
2.16
8:25AM
2.19
9:06PM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:59AM
-0.01
10:06PM
0.18
10:44AM
0.08
10:49PM
0.28
11:29AM
0.22
11:33PM
0.42
12:13PM
0.40
12:17AM
0.59
12:58PM
0.59
1:06AM
0.77
1:46PM
0.77
2:03AM
0.92
2:42PM
0.91
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--
Sunset-5:29--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32--5:34-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-----23----1-------17
Temp. °C91111111112131311121315131313121210131415
Feels °C (?)10011676610910978999789
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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.

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