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The Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Reef sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef this week:
The surf forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | |
2021 | 1117 | 731 | 571 | 597 | 655 | 622 | 555 | 460 | 408 | 269 | 218 | 168 | 130 | 349 | 731 | 1011 | 891 | 742 | 505 | 317 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:20PM2.90m | 6:58AM2.50m | 7:19PM2.75m | 8:02AM2.33m | 8:25PM2.61m | 9:13AM2.22m | 9:35PM2.50m | 10:25AM2.20m | 10:44PM2.45m | 11:30AM2.25m | 11:46PM2.45m | 12:24PM2.34m | 00:40AM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:43AM0.28m | 12:55PM0.54m | 1:47AM0.44m | 1:58PM0.70m | 2:58AM0.57m | 3:10PM0.80m | 4:10AM0.64m | 4:24PM0.83m | 5:16AM0.64m | 5:33PM0.80m | 6:11AM0.61m | 6:30PM0.72m | 6:57AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 |
 | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | 8:52 |
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Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 21 | 28 |
21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 2021 | 1117 | 731 | 571 | 597 | 655 | 622 | 555 | 460 | 408 | 269 | 218 | 168 | 130 | 349 | 731 | 1011 | 891 | 742 | 505 | 317 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 5 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 33 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 103 | 62 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 16 | — | S 10 | SW 14 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 18 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 20 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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Information about the The Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The 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 (The 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 The 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.
The Reef is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Sintra. If you plan a holiday in Ericeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sintra. Sintra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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