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Ribeira d'Ilhas: surf spot in Ericeira
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- WSW (offshore wind: ENE)
- Best tide
- mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Sep – Apr: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April
- Water temperature
- 14–20°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 4/3 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Ericeira, Portugal (38.9881, -9.4227)
Live surf cams at Ribeira d'Ilhas
- Ribeira d'Ilhas: MEO Beachcam, free
Surf clips from Ribeira d'Ilhas
- Surfing Praia Ribeira d'Ilhas - Surf in Ericeira Portugal - World Surfing Reserve (Haroun Cherif, YouTube)
- Surfing at Praia Ribeira D'Ilhas Ericeira video #1 HD (rlage3, YouTube)
Other surf spots in Ericeira
- Praia do Sul: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: all tides
- Matadouro: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: mid
- Foz do Lizandro: Beach break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: low to mid, dropping
- Sao Juliao: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides
- Coxos: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: low to mid
- Praia das Maçás: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: low
- Praia Grande Sintra: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Ribeira d'Ilhas
- Gundi House (0.7 km away): Guesthouse
- Ericeira Villa's (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Free Spirit Ericeira (0.9 km away): Holiday rental
- Ericeira holiday apartments - LetsgotoEriceira (1.0 km away): Hotel
- T2 Apt-Beachtour Lux Sunset - Ericeira (1.0 km away): Hotel
- Quinta do Choupo (1.0 km away): Guesthouse
- Ocean House Ericeira (1.2 km away): Hotel
- Ericeira Camping (1.2 km away): Camping
Surf schools near Ribeira d'Ilhas
- Pure Ocean Surf School (0.3 km away)
- We Surf - Surfschool (0.4 km away)
- Pyrrait SurfSchool (0.4 km away)
- Ericeira World Surf Reserve (0.4 km away)
- Ericeira Blue Ocean Surf School (0.4 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Ribeira d'Ilhas?
Ribeira d'Ilhas is in Ericeira, where the best surf season is Sep – Apr (September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ENE.
What wind is offshore at Ribeira d'Ilhas?
Ribeira d'Ilhas faces WSW, so wind from the ENE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Ribeira d'Ilhas?
The best tide at Ribeira d'Ilhas is mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Ribeira d'Ilhas good for beginners?
Ribeira d'Ilhas suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Is there a surf cam at Ribeira d'Ilhas?
Yes: Ribeira d'Ilhas (MEO Beachcam, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Ribeira d'Ilhas?
The nearest places to stay are Gundi House (0.7 km away), Ericeira Villa's (0.8 km away), Free Spirit Ericeira (0.9 km away) and Ericeira holiday apartments - LetsgotoEriceira (1.0 km away). Swell Cabin lists 226 places to stay within 10 km of Ericeira.
What is the surf forecast for Ribeira d'Ilhas?
Swell Cabin rates Ribeira d'Ilhas hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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