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Sao Lourenço surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Lourenço over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | |
191 | 312 | 379 | 475 | 367 | 251 | 447 | 746 | 949 | 821 | 676 | 488 | 324 | 278 | 176 | 169 | 112 | 122 | 115 | 75 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:45PM2.55m | 1:57AM2.73m | 2:21PM2.67m | 2:34AM2.76m | 2:55PM2.76m | 3:09AM2.77m | 3:26PM2.80m | 3:43AM2.74m | 3:58PM2.80m | 4:16AM2.67m | 4:30PM2.76m | 4:50AM2.57m | 5:03PM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM0.49m | 8:11AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.39m | 8:44AM0.29m | 8:59PM0.32m | 9:14AM0.28m | 9:33PM0.29m | 9:45AM0.32m | 10:06PM0.31m | 10:16AM0.39m | 10:39PM0.37m | 10:48AM0.48m | 11:14PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
18 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | W 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
 kJ | 191 | 157 | 379 | 475 | 367 | 251 | 198 | 746 | 949 | 821 | 676 | 488 | 196 | 278 | 176 | 169 | 112 | 122 | 115 | 75 | 59 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 12 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 167 | 312 | 96 | 61 | 63 | 94 | 447 | 212 | 135 | 202 | 154 | 227 | 324 | 141 | 96 | 63 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | — | WSW 5 | NNW 8 | N 8 | WSW 5 | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 10 |
| kJ | 67 | 41 | 25 | 28 | — | 25 | 85 | 42 | 8 | — | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 39 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 11 | 0 | 401 | 0 | 30 | 285 | 146 |
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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.
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