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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
14.9° 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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 9th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Lourenço over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1100 | 1229 | 1240 | 1863 | 2253 | 2063 | 1446 | 1086 | 614 | 3460 | 9199 | 7241 | 8314 | 6953 | 6676 | 4242 | 2824 | 1903 | 1713 | 1617 | 1223 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:56PM 2.81 | 5:13AM 2.70 | 5:27PM 2.70 | 5:45AM 2.52 | 5:59PM 2.55 | 6:20AM 2.32 | 6:35PM 2.37 | 7:00AM 2.12 | 7:20PM 2.20 | 7:54AM 1.94 | 8:26PM 2.06 | 9:19AM 1.83 | 9:59PM 2.02 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:44AM 0.25 | 11:01PM 0.28 | 11:14AM 0.39 | 11:34PM 0.42 | 11:44AM 0.56 | 12:09AM 0.59 | 12:17PM 0.74 | 12:49AM 0.79 | 12:57PM 0.92 | 1:40AM 0.98 | 1:51PM 1.08 | 2:57AM 1.10 | 3:16PM 1.17 | ||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 15 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
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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.











