Is July a good month to surf Ericeira?

July is outside Ericeira's main surf season (March–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Ericeira in July?

About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Ericeira in July?

Air temperature averages 20°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.

Surf Ericeira in July

Surfing Ericeira in July: outside the main surf season, air around 20°C, sea around 17°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

20°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

20 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.0 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 17°C in July, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Ericeira in July

Offshore of Ericeira, waves in July average 1.4 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 11th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.0 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the NNW.

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.

July in the context of Ericeira's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Ericeira?: July is outside Ericeira's main surf season (March–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Ericeira in July?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Ericeira in July?: Air temperature averages 20°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.