Ponta Delgada Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Madeira)
| Name: | Ponta Delgada |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Ponta Delgada in Madeira is an exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Works best in offshore winds from the south. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the north northwest. A left hand reef. Best around mid tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Ponta Delgada Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Ponta Delgada surf quality by season and Ponta Delgada surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Ponta Delgada |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Ponta Delgada:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Faja da Areia | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Faial | 8 mi |
| Third closest break | Contreira | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Porto da Cruz | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ribeira da Janela | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Ponta Delgada: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1068 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1106 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1268 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1311 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 1316 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Ponta Delgada: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1301 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1301 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1329 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1329 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 1365 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Ponta Delgada: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 544 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 688 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 741 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 809 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 825 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Ponta Delgada: |
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| Closest city location | Sao Vicente (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Santana (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Curral das Freiras (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Porto Moniz (Portugal) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Nossa Senhora do Monte (Portugal) | 12 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Ponta Delgada is Porto Santo Airport (PXO) in Madeira, which is 65 km (40 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Ponta Delgada is La Palma (Santa Cruz De La Palma) Airport (SPC) in Spain, 473 km (294 miles) away.
