Is April a good month to surf Ericeira?

Yes — April falls in Ericeira's main surf season (March–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Ericeira in April?

About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Ericeira in April?

Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 1.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.

Surf Ericeira in April

Surfing Ericeira in April: in the main surf season, air around 15°C, sea around 15°C, 1.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

15°C

Sea temperature

15°C

Rain

1.9 mm/day

Wind

19 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.9 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.1 m (10 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 15°C in April, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Ericeira in April

Offshore of Ericeira, waves in April average 1.9 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.1 m (10 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Ericeira's surf season

Ericeira's main surf season runs March–May, September–November. April is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Ericeira?: Yes — April falls in Ericeira's main surf season (March–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Ericeira in April?: About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Ericeira in April?: Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 1.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.