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The Reef surfForecast / Ericeira / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 26 Apr 2025 WEST
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 (Apr 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 27th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 12 days.
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1465 | 1047 | 936 | 639 | 485 | 423 | 439 | 368 | 267 | 132 | 116 | 759 | 679 | 1098 | 976 | 597 | 231 | 273 | 269 | 382 | 374 | 236 | 135 | 165 | 102 | 80 | 55 | 48 | 43 | 54 | 88 | 114 | 180 | 166 | 144 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:29PM 2.98 | 2:45AM 3.17 | 3:12PM 3.12 | 3:31AM 3.21 | 3:54PM 3.18 | 4:17AM 3.14 | 4:38PM 3.14 | 5:05AM 2.97 | 5:24PM 3.03 | 5:55AM 2.74 | 6:14PM 2.84 | 6:50AM 2.48 | 7:10PM 2.63 | 7:53AM 2.24 | 8:17PM 2.44 | 9:10AM 2.08 | 9:35PM 2.33 | 10:32AM 2.04 | 10:53PM 2.32 | 11:43AM 2.11 | 11:57PM 2.37 | 12:36PM 2.24 | 12:47AM 2.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:33PM 0.05 | 8:59AM -0.13 | 9:18PM -0.08 | 9:41AM -0.13 | 10:03PM -0.12 | 10:24AM -0.03 | 10:50PM -0.06 | 11:08AM 0.14 | 11:39PM 0.10 | 11:55AM 0.37 | 12:33AM 0.32 | 12:46PM 0.61 | 1:35AM 0.55 | 1:48PM 0.83 | 2:51AM 0.74 | 3:05PM 0.97 | 4:17AM 0.81 | 4:30PM 0.99 | 5:31AM 0.77 | 5:42PM 0.92 | 6:26AM 0.69 | 6:36PM 0.80 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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