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Sao Juliao: surf spot in Ericeira
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- W (offshore wind: E)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.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 (38.9343, -9.4204)
Live surf cams at Sao Juliao
- São Julião: MEO Beachcam, free
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
- Ribeira d'Ilhas: Point break, right-hander, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: mid
- 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 Sao Juliao
- TIKA SURF CAMP Ericeira (0.7 km away): Surf camp
- Eco Soul Ericeira Guesthouse (0.9 km away): B&B
- Villa Valbom Ocean Garden Suites (1.0 km away): Hotel
- Rapture Surfcamp Portugal (1.2 km away): Surf camp
- Helios Ericeira (1.2 km away): Hotel
- Lapoint Surf Camp (1.3 km away): Surf camp
- PortugalSurfCamp (1.4 km away): Surf camp
- Nomadico Ericeira - Coliving | Coworking (1.6 km away): Guesthouse
Surf schools near Sao Juliao
- Baleia Surf Classics (2.0 km away)
- 3Surfers Surf School (2.6 km away)
- Hurley Surf Club Ericeira (3.0 km away)
- Ericeira Surf (3.4 km away)
- Surfschule TrêsOndas Ericeira (3.4 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Sao Juliao?
Sao Juliao 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: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the E.
What wind is offshore at Sao Juliao?
Sao Juliao faces W, so wind from the E blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the W blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Sao Juliao?
The best tide at Sao Juliao is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Sao Juliao good for beginners?
Sao Juliao suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Is there a surf cam at Sao Juliao?
Yes: São Julião (MEO Beachcam, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Sao Juliao?
The nearest places to stay are TIKA SURF CAMP Ericeira (0.7 km away), Eco Soul Ericeira Guesthouse (0.9 km away), Villa Valbom Ocean Garden Suites (1.0 km away) and Rapture Surfcamp Portugal (1.2 km away). Swell Cabin lists 226 places to stay within 10 km of Ericeira.
What is the surf forecast for Sao Juliao?
Swell Cabin rates Sao Juliao 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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