The Reef Surf Forecast

/ Ericeira (18 surf breaks) /

Portugal (226 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (38.93° N 9.42° W)

Surf Forecasts:

The Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 07 Nov 2025 WET

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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 18.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef this week:

The surf forecast for The Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 13) at 9PM.

Wave Type	Time (WET) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	9AM (Sat 8th Nov)	8ft (2.4m) 17s
Best Surf	12AM (Sun 9th Nov)	13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful	3PM (Sat 8th Nov)	13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon).
	Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	5	7	8	5	4	5	6	5	5	4	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	SW	WNW	SW	WSW	WNW
Period(s) (?)	12	11	11	17	16	16	15	14	16	16	15	15	14	14	14	13	10	12	9	10	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1846	2031	1570	3194	9174	7073	3753	3385	6265	6514	5673	4702	3651	3403	4495	3447	1994	532	1589	926	541
Wind (km/h)	SW	NW	NNW	N	NNW	NNE	ENE	W	SW	N	NW	S	SSE	S	SSE	S	S	S	SSW	S	SSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- off	off	on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		3:37PM 3.01		3:57AM 3.09	4:27PM 2.82		4:46AM 2.94	5:22PM 2.57		5:42AM 2.75		6:24PM 2.34	6:46AM 2.56		7:37PM 2.16	8:02AM 2.42		8:58PM 2.09	9:20AM 2.37		10:13PM 2.14
Low Tide / height (m)	9:23AM -0.09		9:41PM 0.09	10:12AM 0.03		10:28PM 0.28	11:06AM 0.22		11:19PM 0.51		12:07PM 0.44	12:19AM 0.72		1:19PM 0.63	1:32AM 0.88		2:41PM 0.73	2:56AM 0.94		3:59PM 0.72

	Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13
Sunrise	7:09	-	-	7:11	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:16	-	-
Sunset	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:29	-	-	5:28	-	-	5:27	-	-	5:25	-	-	5:24	-

Rain (mm)	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	16	13	13	14
Temp. °C	18	19	17	17	17	15	16	17	17	18	17	16	19	19	18	20	20	19	18	19	18
Feels °C (?)	14	16	13	14	14	13	16	16	15	18	17	16	15	14	13	13	12	12	12	12	11

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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 12 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.