Ribeira D’Ilhas

📍 Local Knowledge

Ribeira D’Ilhas in Ericeira is an exposed reef and beach break that offers consistent surf year-round, producing both lefts and rights with a reliable right-hand reef section. It works best with groundswells and windswells from the west-northwest and offshore winds from the southeast, delivering long, clean rides across various tide stages. The spot can get crowded when conditions are good, reflecting its reputation as one of Ericeira’s classic waves. Surfers should watch out for rocks in the lineup. The most consistent clean surf typically occurs in winter, especially in December, when west-northwest swells align with southeasterly offshore winds.