Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 26 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
16.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
12
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.5
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
798
635
497
341
243
171
229
160
117
81
123
133
119
181
531
486
495
648
582
505
554
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
NW
5
NNE
5
SE
15
WNW
5
SSE
5
N
15
NW
15
N
15
N
25
NNW
30
N
30
N
30
NNW
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:24PM2.34m
00:40AM2.46m
1:10PM2.45m
1:26AM2.49m
1:50PM2.54m
2:07AM2.51m
2:27PM2.62m
2:45AM2.54m
3:02PM2.67m
3:22AM2.54m
3:37PM2.70m
3:58AM2.53m
4:12PM2.70m
Low Tide
6:11AM0.61m
6:30PM0.72m
6:57AM0.57m
7:17PM0.64m
7:36AM0.54m
7:58PM0.56m
8:12AM0.51m
8:36PM0.49m
8:47AM0.49m
9:12PM0.44m
9:22AM0.48m
9:48PM0.42m
9:56AM0.50m
10:25PM0.44m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:52
8:53
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:57
Temp °C
28
27
24
27
23
21
22
20
17
18
18
15
17
17
15
18
19
17
19
18
16
28
24
23
25
19
21
21
18
16
16
15
12
14
13
10
13
15
16
17
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
12
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.7
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
798
635
497
341
243
171
229
160
117
67
123
133
119
92
531
486
495
648
582
505
554
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
S
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.3
S
5
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.7
WNW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
12
12
6
8
25
52
4
24
18
81
29
13
21
181
20
8
7
7
7
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
11
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
4
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
3
3
12
25
2
5
22
1
39
22
21
36
21
20
3
7
6
6
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.5
NW
4
0.7
NW
5
0.8
NNW
5
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
7
1.4
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
5
0.5
N
4
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
4
8
22
31
100
151
195
156
123
86
28
9
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
Distance (km)
0
32
0
0
174
0
0
207
32
32
35
35
35
269
35
35
269
32
32
386
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Ericeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
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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