Offshore StaysSurf Ericeira, Portugal
Surf Ericeira, Portugal: reef breaks, point breaks and beach breaks for all levels, best surf March–May, September–November, sea 14°C–18°C.
Waves
reef breaks, point breaks and beach breaks
Suits
all levels
Best surf months
March–May, September–November
Sea temperature
14–18°C
Surf season in Ericeira, month by month
Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | Surf season | Waves m | Swell | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain mm/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | 2.4 | 13 s WNW | 12 | 15 | 2.3 |
| February | – | 2.6 | 13 s NW | 12 | 14 | 1.9 |
| March | In season | 2.5 | 13 s NW | 13 | 14 | 2.0 |
| April | In season | 1.9 | 11 s NW | 15 | 15 | 1.9 |
| May | In season | 1.6 | 10 s NW | 17 | 16 | 1.1 |
| June | – | 1.4 | 9 s NNW | 19 | 17 | 0.4 |
| July | – | 1.4 | 9 s NNW | 20 | 17 | 0.1 |
| August | – | 1.4 | 9 s NNW | 21 | 17 | 0.3 |
| September | In season | 1.6 | 11 s NW | 20 | 18 | 0.9 |
| October | In season | 1.9 | 12 s NW | 18 | 17 | 2.7 |
| November | In season | 2.3 | 12 s NW | 14 | 17 | 3.1 |
| December | – | 2.4 | 13 s NW | 12 | 16 | 2.1 |
Surf spots near Ericeira
Working remotely from Ericeira
Ericeira is on Europe/Lisbon (UTC+0 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:
- New York3 h
- San Francisconone
- London8 h
- Berlin7 h
- Sydneynone
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Where to stay in Ericeira
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to surf Ericeira?
- Surf in Ericeira is most reliable from March–May, September–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
- How warm is the water in Ericeira?
- Sea temperature in Ericeira averages 14°C in March and 18°C in September. That calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit at the coldest and a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the warmest.
- Is Ericeira good for beginners?
- Yes — Ericeira has reef breaks, point breaks and beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
- Can I work remotely from Ericeira with a team in another time zone?
- Ericeira runs on Europe/Lisbon. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 3 hours of shared workday with New York, 8 hours of shared workday with London and 7 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.
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