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Ribeira d'Ilhas
The hosting wave of the WSL Ericeira Pro and the most forgiving point break in town. Lines up cleanly, breaks on a mixed reef-sand bottom, and works from waist-high to overhead.
Surf outlook
We don't have a forecast outlook for Ribeira d'Ilhas yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.
Live conditions
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Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
When to surf Ribeira d'Ilhas, month by month
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: Oct, Nov, Dec (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | High | 4/3 fullsuit |
| Feb | High | 4/3 fullsuit |
| Mar | Moderate | 3/2 fullsuit |
| Apr | Moderate | 3/2 fullsuit |
| May | Inconsistent | Spring suit |
| Jun | Inconsistent | Spring suit |
| July | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| Aug | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| Sept | High | Spring suit |
| Octpeak | All-time | 3/2 fullsuit |
| Novpeak | All-time | 3/2 fullsuit |
| Decpeak | All-time | 4/3 fullsuit |
Does this wave fit your level?
Rated for Levels 3-6 · Best at Level 4.
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A real progression wave — confident Level 3+ surfers can ride down the line on a longboard or mid here. Paddle-out is from rocks on the south side; time the sets.
Hazards
- rocks
- occasional reef
Camps near Ribeira d'Ilhas
Nearby spots
The closest graded spots to Ribeira d'Ilhas, straight-line distance.
- Matadourounder 1 km · Levels 3-5
- Praia dos Pescadoresunder 1 km · Levels 1-4
- Praia do Sulunder 1 km · Levels 1-4
- Reef~2 km · Levels 6-7
- Coxos~2 km · Levels 4-7
Best months to surf here
In-season months for Portugal, from our editors’ season calendar.