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Sao Lourenço surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
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Sao Lourenço surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sao Lourenço sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sao Lourenço this week:
The surf forecast for Sao Lourenço over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sao Lourenço in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 26th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 26th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Lourenço over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | |
777 | 891 | 798 | 635 | 497 | 341 | 243 | 171 | 229 | 160 | 117 | 106 | 150 | 137 | 123 | 139 | 488 | 415 | 338 | 579 | 845 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:46PM2.45m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM0.80m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | |
8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | 8:57 | |
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Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 |
17 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 |
777 | 891 | 798 | 635 | 497 | 341 | 243 | 171 | 229 | 160 | 117 | 106 | 150 | 137 | 119 | 92 | 488 | 415 | 338 | 579 | 845 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | NW 12 | S 5 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 11 |
5 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 52 | 4 | 24 | 34 | 56 | 30 | 36 | 21 | 102 | 20 | 8 | 232 | 7 | 359 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 19 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 5 | SSW 15 | S 4 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | NW 15 | SSW 14 | — | N 9 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 |
6 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 40 | 22 | 21 | 36 | 9 | 20 | — | 2 | 7 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 25 | 34 | 95 | 123 | 139 | 150 | 108 | 84 | 71 | 74 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 35 | 216 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 133 | 391 | 284 | 223 | 272 | 36 | 35 |
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Information about the Sao Lourenço Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sao Lourenço provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sao Lourenço can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sao Lourenço 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 (Sao Lourenço) 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 Sao Lourenço 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 Sao Lourenço, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Ericeira, consider staying in Torres Vedras which is 17 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Ericeira where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sintra which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Rio de Mouro, Loures and Cacem.












